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What's On in Chiang Mai and Beyond

Early June PINE APPLE FAIR

Early June PINE APPLE FAIR at Big C Supercenter, Lampang, presenting the big pineapple industry to the visitor. There will be a pineapple contest with farmers displaying their finest fruits, pineapples for sale, and the products made from them. Good chance to taste the fresh, juicy and delicious fruit. For more information call 054-265077.

Till 2nd SAO INTHAKIN (ANCIENT CITY PILLAR) FESTIVAL

Till 2nd SAO INTHAKIN (ANCIENT CITY PILLAR) FESTIVAL, Chiang Mai. Held to invoke the blessings of peace, happiness and prosperity for the city and its people. It is held at Wat Chedi Luang for 7 auspicious days and nights in the 7th lunar month. More details contact TAT Northern Office Region 1 Tel.053-248604, 248607.

Till 2nd LYCHEE FAIR

Till 2nd LYCHEE FAIR, Chiang Rai. To celebrate the harvesting of the fruit, a fair is held featuring sales and exhibitions of lychees and other agricultural products, local handicrafts and cultural performances. For more information call 053 – 721495.

Till 10th BLURRED INCANTATIONS

Till 10th BLURRED INCANTATIONS, an photography exhibition by Andrew Stanbridge, at Monkey Art Mini Gallery, Monkey Club Restaurant, on Nimmanhemin Rd. Soi 9.

Till 30th BANWANG-HI

Till 30th BANWANG-HI The special archeology exhibition on Heritage Conservation Day at Hariphunchai National Museum. ( Behind Hariphunchai Temple ). For more information call 053-511186.

1st – 30th ART EXHIBITION

1st – 30th ART EXHIBITION by Bhum Naritchart & Utaiwan Bunloy at Gongdee Gallery, Nimmanhaemin Rd, Soi 1 . 10.00 a.m. – 7 p.m. daily.

Till 30th BANWANG-HI The special archeology exhibition on Heritage Conservation Day at Hariphunchai National Museum. ( Behind Hariphunchai Temple ). For more information call 053-511186.

4th THE NEW ZEALAND EDUCATION FAIR 2003

4th THE NEW ZEALAND EDUCATION FAIR 2003. The 10th exhibition about education from primary school to university in New Zealand at The Empress Hotel, 2.30 – 8.30 p.m. by New Zealand Education Centre. Call 053-894 807 and New Zealand Embassy 02 –254 1601.

5th EARTH ENVIRONMENT DAY

5th EARTH ENVIRONMENT DAY – Intended to be the day we demonstrate how much we can cut down on the activities destroying our environment. So how about turning off that unnecessary light, recycling those bottles and that paper, and cutting down on the use of gas-guzzling vehicles. Let’s give it a try.

11th INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP TALK

11th INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP TALK: Usually second Tuesday at the Alliance Francaise, 138 Jaroen Prathet Road, five minutes walk from the Night Bazaar. 7.30 p.m. All welcome. Latest info: Brian Hubbard, e-mail: brihubb@loxinfo.co.th and Tel/Fax 053-213972.

3th –15th PLAYS FOR CHILDREN

3th –15th PLAYS FOR CHILDREN by the Phrajan Kojorn Group, 6 p.m., at Chiang Mai University Art Museum, corner of Nimmanhemin and Suthep Rds. Ticket free.

Till 30th May THE NATURAL WAY : FROM SEA TO DOI SUTHEP

Till 30th May THE NATURAL WAY : FROM SEA TO DOI SUTHEP Chiang Mai University and The Science Museum Organization of Thailand will hold a nature exhibition at the new Doi Suthep Nature Centre. Opening time: 10 a.m.– 5.30 p.m. (closed Mondays). For more information call 053 – 941402-3.

3rd – 8th Metal carving class instruction by Witsanu Janpen

3rd – 8th Metal carving class instruction by Witsanu Janpen. Chiang Mai University and The Science Museum Organization of Thailand will hold a nature exhibition at the new Doi Suthep Nature Centre. Opening time: 10 a.m.– 5.30 p.m. (closed Mondays). For more information call 053 – 941402-3.

10th – 15th Earthen jar making

10th – 15th Earthen jar making instruction by Somsab Srisuwan.

24th – 29th Lanna Massage class, local ointment making

24th – 29th Lanna Massage class, local ointment making
At Local Wisdom Room 2nd floor, Small Rotating Exhibition Hall in Chiang Mai Art & Cultural Center, behind Three Kings Monument, 8.30 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information Tel. 053 – 217793, 219833.

Sat 14th June – Sun 3rd August LANNA WISDOM COURSE

Sat 14th June – Sun 3rd August LANNA WISDOM COURSE, at Sueb Sarn Lanna School, behind Prince Royal’s College on Rattanakosin Rd. Short course only Sat-Sun, 9 – 12 a.m., in Lanna language and poetry, Lanna music and dances, Lanna painting, handicrafts etc. Registration fee 200 baht. For more information Tel. 053 – 244 231.