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11/1 Soi 3 Bamrungburi Rd., T. Prasingh,
A. Muang., Chiang Mai 50200
Tel. 053 - 814 455-6 Fax. 053 - 814 457
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What's On in Chiang Mai and Beyond

1st - 9th: CHIANG MAI ART & CULTURE FESTIVAL

.gif1st - 9th: CHIANG MAI ART & CULTURE FESTIVAL. Witness cultural performances and a variety of traditional artistic and local events at the Three Kings Monument as well as other landmark around town. For more info, call TAT 0-5324-8604, 0-5324-8604.

2nd - 8th: 19TH INTERNATIONAL CRICKET SIXES

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.gif2nd - 8th: 19TH INTERNATIONAL CRICKET SIXES Internationally renowned cricketers (among more moderately talented performers) bring the exotic arts of the cricket match to SE Asia in a six-a-side competition staged at the venerable Chiengmai Gymkhana Club on Rat Uthit Road, east side of the Ping River. For more info, call 0-5324-1035 or www.chiangmaisixes.com. For report see RESURRECTION OF THE CHIANG MAI SIXES

4th - 6th: POY SANG LONG

.gif4th - 6th: POY SANG LONG A colorful Buddhist ceremony of great importance to local people. Held at Wat Pa Pao on the north side of the moat, young Tai Yai (Shan) men ordain as novices in a spectacular parade. For more info, call TAT at 0-5324-8604, and 0-5324-8604.

4th: INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP LECTURE

.gif4th: INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP LECTURE, 19.30 Alliance Francaise, 138 Charoen Prathet Road (10-min. walk from the end of the Night Bazaar). PANEL DISCUSSION: Disneyfication or Rational Development? - Chiang Mai's mega-projects under the microscope. The Informal Northern Thai Group has been hosting a series of talks, mainly about aspects of Southeast Asian culture, almost exclusively from the Alliance Francaise, since 1984. All welcome to attend. For further details, contact Brian Hubbard, 053-213972.

6th: TAI LUE ANNUAL CEREMONY

.gif6th: TAI LUE ANNUAL CEREMONY The Tai Lue villagers of Ban Luang Tai in Amphoe Doi Saket invite all interested to join their annual day-long celebration and renewal of contact with their orignal Tai Lue community in Sib-song Pan Na, Yunnan. South side of main road, one km out of Doi Saket on the way to CM. Inauguration of new Tai Lue house, performances, parades, dinner (latter by invitation) etc. Colourful.

6th - 9th: 3RD JJ VESPA RALLY 3

.gif6th - 9th: 3RD JJ VESPA RALLY 3 A fun rally around the city is kicked off again this year at JJ Market, with a flea market of old classic motorbikes from 10 am - 10 pm. For more info, call 0-5321-9313, 0-5321-3664.

8th: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

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.gif8th: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT The musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat comes to the Kad Theater, Kad Suan Kaew, at 2pm and 7pm. Ticket prices 300, 500, 600, 800, and 1,000 baht. Proceeds go to charity. For reservations or more info, call 0-5341-0123, 0-1993-7031, and 0-1602-4442.

8th - 31st: CONTEMPORARY ART FROM MYANMAR

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.gif8th - 31st: CONTEMPORARY ART FROM MYANMAR The work of 16 of Myanmar's most outstanding contemporary artists will be on view at the Dhara Dhevi Gallery, Kad Dhara, at the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai. Exhibition runs until May 31st. Information: info@goldleafmyanmar.com.

9th - 31st: TALE THAT'S NEVER TOLD

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.gif9th - 31st: TALE THAT'S NEVER TOLD, painting exhibition of an endless tale of fantasy by Sukachai Pichitwuthikorn, Sithideth Chaiprasert, and Rujiphat Suwanasai. At Lan La Moon Gallery, Charoenrat Rd. 9am - 8pm. For more info, call 053 266263, 01-8219250.

13th - 15th: SONGKRAN

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.gif13th - 15th: SONGKRAN, the water throwing festival. Visitors Thai and foreign throng the streets, especially around the moat, making sure no-one wears a dry item of clothing during the three days and longer. To find out what all the fuss and frolics are about, read SONGKRAN IN CHIANG MAI for the story and for the detailed schedule.

14th - 14th May: DINO FANTASY PARK WORLD TOUR

.gif14th - 14th May: DINO FANTASY PARK WORLD TOUR An out-of-this-world exhibition featuring the cast of Jurassic Park, including the Triceratops, an evil clutch of Raptors, and a three-storeyed high T-Rex. Also featured are gigantic fossils and many interesting activities for kids and adults. You'll find it all at Central Airport Plaza.

24th: VIOLIN CONCERT

.gif24th: VIOLIN CONCERT The Alliance Francaise, Chiang Mai, presents a concert featuring the violin soloist Vladim Tchijik performing Bach, Paganini, Kreisler etc. Tickets 350 baht. Starts 19.30. More details: 053-281466

The Other 11 Months

January
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  • Chiang Mai Red Cross and Winter Fair (First days of year)
  • King Mengrai Festival (Chiang Rai)
  • Bo Sang Umbrella Festival
  • Chinese New Year (Jan or Feb.)
  • Handicraft Fair, Ban Tawai, Chiang Mai

    February
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  • Flower Festival
  • Weddings on elephant back (Lampang)
  • Tea Tasting Festival (Mae Hong Son)
  • Dteen-jok Festival, Mae Jaem
  • Chiang Mai Mardi Gras, Chang Klan Road,
  • Strawberry Fair, Samoeng District, Chiang Mai

    March
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  • Phra That Cho Hae Fair (Phrae)
  • Poy Sang Long (Mae Hong Son)
  • International Elephant Day, Mae Rim

    May
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  • Lychee Fair (Chiang Rai)
  • Song Nam Phra That Hariphunchai (Lamphun)
  • Walking Up Doi Suthep Annual Celebration (Visakha Puja - May or June)
  • City Pillar (Sao Inthakhin) Festival (May-June)

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  • City Pillar (Sao Inthakin) Festival
  • Buffalo Sacrice Ceremony - Piti Bu Se Ya Se
  • Doi Suthep Pilgrimage

    July
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  • Buddhist Lent (Asalaha Puja)
  • Khao Pansa (Rains Retreat for Monks)

    August
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  • Longan Fair (Lamphun)
  • Northern Horticultural, Flower & Orchid Show

    September
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  • Tan Kuay Salak

    October
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  • Traditional Boat Races (Nan)
  • End of Buddhist Lent (Awk Pansa)
  • Devo-Rohana Procession (Buddha's Descent from Heaven, Wat Fai Hin)
  • Commemmoration of King Chulalongkorn (Wan Maharat)

    November
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  • Yi Peng / Loi Krathong (Festival of Lights)
  • Mexican Sunflower Blossom Festival (Mae Hong Son)
  • Chiang Mai Hilltribe Festival, Doi Suthep

    December
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  • Sukwan Kao Festival
  • Northern Souvenir Fair
  • Nimmanhemin Street Fair
  • Chiang Mai Food Festival
  • Doi Kham Annual Royal Project Fair
  • Chiang Mai Red Cross and Winter Fair (Last days of year)


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    SONGKRAN IN CHIANG MAI:

    All Your Questions Answered

    J.M. Cadet

    Schedule

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    RESURRECTION OF THE CHIANG MAI SIXES

    The Annual Cricket Jamboree Gets Off the Ground

    Fred Greene

    An Early Summer Trip to the Thi Lo Su Falls

    Wat U-Mong

    Regulars

    What's on in Chiang Mai and Beyond

    Your Film Page

    Gourmet Visits:

    ARCOBALENO

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    A Thai Legend

    Weatherwise

    What to expect in APRIL 2006


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