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What's On in Chiang Mai and Beyond

Until 20th April: "Pretty woman"

Until 20th April: "Pretty woman" An exhibition by Wanphen Sangkhamee, including 39 works in oil, acrylic, pencil, painting on canvas and paper is now on going at MITTHAI ART GALLERY 226/1 Kheadkhelang Road, Viengtai, Pai, Maehongson 58130 Thailand. Open daily 2.00-9.00 p.m. Mobile 0-6910-2718 Email:mitthai2art@yahoo.com

1st - 5th: Cotton and Silk Exhibition

1st - 5th: Cotton and Silk Exhibition The Institute for Science and Technology Research and Development, Chiang Mai University, is organizing the sixth Cotton and Silk Exhibition to promote the local works of people from the northern provinces. The exhibition will be held between 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. at CMU Art Musuem. For more information call: 0-5394-2476, 0-5389-2224, or visit: www.ist.cmu.ac.th.

1st - 9th: Cultural Tours of Chiang Mai & Lampang

1st - 9th: Cultural Tours of Chiang Mai & Lampang Organised by the Architecture Faculty, Chiang Mai University, it aims to show visitors the notable features of the localities.

1st - 30th: Exhibition of black and white images

1st - 30th: Exhibition of black and white images by nine independent photographers from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Lan La Moon Art 'n Coffee on Charoenrat Rd, Chiang Mai. For more information, call: 0-5326-6263, 0-1821-9250.

Between April and August: Paintings, prints and mixed media

Between April and August: Paintings, prints and mixed media by ten artists, including Patari Tananchaibutr, Somkid Rawangpromrat and Nataya Horasakul, exhibited daily from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., at Meo Jaidee Gallery on Nimmanhaeminda Road. For more information, call: 0-5389-5138.

3rd: JJ Vespa Rally # 2

3rd: JJ Vespa Rally # 2 Competitions with decorated Vespas and creative helmets are to be organized at JJ Market from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.

4th - 6th: Poi Sang Long

4th - 6th: Poi Sang Long TAT and Chiang Mai Municipality are organizing Wat Papao's ceremony and procession from Tha Pae Gate to Wat Papao, featuring the ordination of Shan Buddhist novices. For more information, call 0-5322-1045

4th - 8th: Summer Music Festival

4th - 8th: Summer Music Festival Free concerts at the Three Kings Monument in the centre of the walled city, with popular groups including the Payap Symphony Orchestra, Voice Studio, Fusion Jazz Band, local artists and many more.

5th - 8th: New Year's Celebration

5th - 8th: New Year's Celebration at the Hang Dong Municipality Office. Featured in the event are a light and sound performance, a cultural performance, a food and somtam contest, and a Lanna music concert. For more information, call 0-5344-1543 Ext 304,311.

6th - 8th: Silver Products Festival

6th - 8th: Silver Products Festival Chiang Mai has a long tradition of making silver artefacts to very high standards. The festival aims to show visitors the shops and ateliers along or near Wua Lai Road, Wat Sri Supan and Wat Saen Muen, where the craftsmen create and sell bracelets, necklaces, rings, and the speciality of the region, saloong - intricately-worked ceremonial bowls.

8th: JJ Cultural Events area and an art museum

8th: JJ Cultural Events area and an art museum grand opening will feature a Lanna style procession and ceremony, a traditional style market, and a painting exhibition celebrating the Lanna New Year. All these events will take place from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at JJ Market, Kad Kamthieng. For more information, call 0-5321-3664.

9th: Charity art exhibition

9th: Charity art exhibition by Yupa Shangkul. The opening ceremony will also feature a live concert with Phawasut Mahamart on piano and Pirawadi Suphawasit on violin. The exhibition will be organised and hosted by Milk Garden, 9th May at Milk Garden, 81/1 Chonlaprathan Rd., T. Suthep, Chiang Mai. Works will be auctioned, with part of the money donated to the School for the Blind under the Patronage of the Queen, Chiang Mai. For more information, call: 0-6917-2803.

9th - 12th: Traditional Lanna drumming

9th - 12th: Traditional Lanna drumming performances from 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. at the cultural events area, Wat Loke Molee, Maneenopparat Rd. For more information, call 0-5321-8105.

10th - 14th: Songkran and Lanna Thai Festival, Lampang

10th - 14th: Songkran and Lanna Thai Festival, Lampang Among the highlights (and in addition to the traditional water-throwing) are the parade of the Emerald Buddha image through the town, and dances, cultural performances, a local food festival, a parade of the country's biggest silver bowl (saloong luang) and much more.

10th - 14th: Songkran and Lanna Thai Festival, Chiang Mai/Lamphun

10th - 14th: Songkran and Lanna Thai Festival, Chiang Mai/Lamphun One of Chiang Mai's most famous and popular festivals. For more details of the program see CHIANG MAI NEW YEAR.

21st - 22nd: Paying Respects at the Jao Por Pratu Ba Shrine, Lampang

21st - 22nd: Paying Respects at the Jao Por Pratu Ba Shrine, Lampang Situated mid-way between Amphoe Mae Mor and Amphoe Ngao, the Pratu Ba (Forest Gate) Shrine has an annual ceremony with special processions and rituals to pay respects to the local spirit, and also dances, boxing, and a beauty contest. Nearby are rock paintings said to be between three and five thousand years old.