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What's On in Chiang Mai and Beyond

Till 5th : CAT'S PARTY ARTS EXHIBITION 2008

Till 5th : CAT'S PARTY ARTS EXHIBITION 2008 Compilation of art pieces by 23 artists at Meojaidee Gallery, Soi 1, Nimmanhaemin Rd. 10:30 am - 6 pm. More info at 053-895138.

Till 31st : SZECHUANESE SPECIALITIES

Till 31st : SZECHUANESE SPECIALITIES at Gold Leaf Restaurant, Imperial Mae Ping Hotel tempts you with an array of tangy Szechuanese specialities served on sizzling platters, such as wok-fried Alaskan scallops on sizzling platter, stir-fried julienne of NZ lamb on sizzling platter or Szechuanese shark's fin soup. Available daily at lunch and dinner time. More info at 053-283900.

Till 31st : FROZEN COCKTAILS

Till 31st : FROZEN COCKTAILS at the Rendez-vous Lobby Lounge, Imperial Mae Ping Hotel. Cool down after a day out trekking, sightseeing or shopping with a glass of frozen cocktail such as frozen Daiquiris, frozen Margaritas and more. More info at 053-283900

2nd : HILL TRIBE FLEA MARKET IN HONOR OF H.M. THE KING

2nd : HILL TRIBE FLEA MARKET IN HONOR OF H.M. THE KING t Hill Tribe Museum featuring hill tribe agricultural products, handicrafts, food, cultural performances and informative lectures. 9 am - 4 pm. For more info, contact Hill Tribe Museum 053-210872 and IMPECT Association 053-398591 and 053-492544.

5th : NGAM MUANG CEREMONY

5th : NGAM MUANG CEREMONY held to make offerings to Phayao founder King Ngam Muang, featuring Thai dances and performances. Ceremony starts at 9 am, King Ngam Muang Monument in Phayao. More info at 054-431830.

6th - 30th : THESIS EXHIBITION

6th - 30th : THESIS EXHIBITION   by final-year students from Department of Printing, Painting and Sculpture, Faculty of Fine Arts, Chiang Mai University, featuring a collection of 100 art pieces. Exhibition Room, ground floor, CMU Art Museum. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Open Thursday 6th at 6 p.m. More info at (053) 944 821.

7th - 9th : CHIANG MAI INTERNATIONAL HERITAGE FESTIVAL 2008

7th - 9th : CHIANG MAI INTERNATIONAL HERITAGE FESTIVAL 2008  features world's record wedding on hot air balloon of 16 couples at 6.30 am, Saturday 8th March at Green Valley Country Club in Mae Rim, together with international restaurant booths, parades, concerts, Musical Night Glow performance and fireworks from 4 - 10 pm. Venue: Lanna Polytechnic College, Superhighway, next to Lanna Hospital. More info at www.chiangmaiheritage.com.

7th March - 8th April : PURELY PRINTS

7th March - 8th April : PURELY PRINTS A fine selection of prints by different artists. Held at Gallerie Panisa, opposite Toyota Showroom on the way to the airport. 9 am - 6 pm (closed Sunday). More info at 053-202779.

8th and 15th : THAT TAKES OVARIES

8th and 15th : THAT TAKES OVARIES Dramatic performance written by Rivka Solomon depicting the lives of women who have shown courage in their lives, confronting issues over rape, suicide, escaping dictatorships, social restrictions, physical abuse and disabilities. Directed by Dr. Laura Godtfredsen. Proceeds go to the Zonta fund for orphaned children from AIDS. 7:30 pm at Park Hotel, Chang Khlan Rd (). Ticket: 500 baht (dinner and soft drink included). For reservation, contact Laura 084-0424069 or Lookyee 053-218142 and 081-8836651.

11th : INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP MEETING

11th : INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP MEETING Regular monthly lecture with question and answer session at the Alliance Francaise, 138 Charoen Prathet Road (ten minutes' walk from the Night Bazaar). 299th meeting - Chiang Rai & the Rai Mae Fa Luang Museum. A talk by Curator Rebecca Watson. The INTG has been hosting talks, mainly about aspects of Southeast Asian culture, almost exclusively at the Alliance Francaise, since 1984. Everyone welcome. For further information, contact Brian Hubbard, 053-409418.

13th : THAI ELEPHANT DAY

13th : THAI ELEPHANT DAY at Mae Sa Elephant Camp, Mae Rim district (Mae Rim Map A3), featuring Lanna Bai Sri Soo Kwan ceremony and performances by elephants. 1 - 4 pm. More info at 053-206247.

18th March - 16th April : 9TH PRINTING EXHIBITION

18th March - 16th April : 9TH PRINTING EXHIBITION by students from Department of Printing, Faculty of Fine Arts and Architecture, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna. Exhibition Room, G Floor, Kad Suan Kaew Department Store. More info at 053-224444 Ext. 19004 and 084-6116457.

27th - 30th : 11th MAE KHONG RIVER INTERNATIONAL MULTISPORT ASIAN CUP 2008

27th - 30th : 11th MAE KHONG RIVER INTERNATIONAL MULTISPORT ASIAN CUP 2008 Features Buddy Bike & Run 28th March, Aquathlon and Duathlon on 29th March, and Triathon on 30th March. Venue: Chiang Saen District Municipality Office, Chiang Rai. Registration Thursday 27th March, 10 am - 4 pm. More info at 02-5784515, 081-4843335 and 053-744674-5.

28th March - 1st April : LAMPANG'S TRAIN AND HORSE CARRIAGE HISTORICAL MEMORIAL DAY

28th March - 1st April : LAMPANG'S TRAIN AND HORSE CARRIAGE HISTORICAL MEMORIAL DAY  Lampang Railway Station, featuring exhibition on the history of railway and horse carriage in Lampang, and light and sound performance. 6 am - 10 pm. More info at 054-221813 and 054-318809.

30th March - 5th April : CM INTERNATIONAL CRICKET SIXES

30th March - 5th April : CM INTERNATIONAL CRICKET SIXES one of the world's most popular amateur cricket tournaments at the Gymkhana Club. More info at www.chiangmaisixes.com.

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