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What's On in Chiang Mai and Beyond

Until 28th: ART THESIS

Until 28th: ART THESIS An art thesis exhibition by students from the Fine Arts Faculty of CMU, entitled "INDY NO.7" is to be held in the Exhibition Room, Ground Floor, Kad Suan Kaew. More info: 084-172-8938.

1st > 7th: CHIANG MAI CRICKET SIXES

1st > 7th: CHIANG MAI 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 Chiang Mai Gymkhana Club at the Rast Uthit Road on the east side of the Ping River. Info at www.chiangmaisixes.com

1st > 9th: CHIANG MAI INTERNATIONAL ART AND CULTURE FESTIVAL

1st > 9th: CHIANG MAI INTERNATIONAL ART AND CULTURE FESTIVAL Three Kings Monument and the area around Chiang Mai Museum of Art and Culture. Organised in honor of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirindhorn by TAT, in collaboration with the municipality,the local cultural organisations and the Chiang Mai Schools of Arts and Culture, 4 pm - 10 pm More info: 081-919-8980, 089-443-6444.

4th > 6th: POI SANG LONG, Chiang Mai

4th > 6th: POI SANG LONG, Chiang Mai A colourful Buddhist ceremony of great importance to the local people. Held at Wat Ba Bao on the north side of the moat, young Tai Yai (Shan) men ordain as novices.

5th > 8th: SUEBSARN LANNA FESTIVAL

5th > 8th: SUEBSARN LANNA FESTIVAL, Chiang Mai. Held with the theme ‘Living a Lanna Life Based on His Majesty the King's Sufficiency Economics,' the festival celebrates the Northern style of life and culture, including cultural performances, exhibitions, a local fair, academic discussion about ‘Lanna and Its Changing Society' etc.

6th > 7th: SPRING BLOSSOMS IN CHIANG MAI

6th > 7th: SPRING BLOSSOMS IN CHIANG MAI A painting exhibition presented by three female artists: Suwannee Sarakana, Suppharat Ratcharin and Nitaya Tamwong. Opening ceremony Fri 6th Apr at 6.30pm at Gallerie Panisa, Mahidol Rd. Gallery opens 9 am - 6 pm (closed Sundays). More info: 053-202-779.

7th > 30th: FINE ART & FIRE

7th > 30th: FINE ART & FIREA multimedia exhibition by Chata Maiwong and Suwat Homnan held at 9 Art Gallery / Architect Studio, Chiang Rai. Open daily from 10am-8pm (closed Mondays). More info: 053-719-110.

8th: CHANG MAI 32nd Traditional Cuisine, Larb Festival

8th: CHANG MAI 32nd Traditional Cuisine, Larb Festival Organised by Chiang Mai Journalist Group, TAT, Setrak Sakol Company LTD. and Kad Suan Kaew. The festival includes traditional larb contests for girls etc. More info: Marketing Division, Kad Suan Kaew, tel. 053-224-444 ext. 19004

11th > 15th: SONGKRAN AND LANNA THAI FESTIVAL

11th > 15th: SONGKRAN AND LANNA THAI FESTIVAL, Chiang Mai. 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, and much more. (Detailed schedule of activities)

12th > 15th: SALOONG LUANG PROCESSION

12th > 15th: SALOONG LUANG PROCESSIONLampang. Procession of giant silver bowl through Lampang paying homage to the Buddha through Lampang's significant Buddha images. More info: 054-226-508

13th > 15th: LAMPHUN SONGKRAN FESTIVAL

13th > 15th: LAMPHUN SONGKRAN FESTIVAL Mainly around the Ta Kham Bridge area, but you can get splashed pretty well anywhere in the province. More info: Lamphun Pub. Relations Office, tel. 053-511 555

22nd: STUDENT RECITAL

22nd: STUDENT RECITAL A concert by students of Voice Studio Entertainment, at CMU Art Museum Theater, from 4 - 7 pm. Free admission.

28th > 29th: WHO AM I? WHY AM I HERE?

28th > 29th: WHO AM I? WHY AM I HERE? An exhibition of arts, photos, music, and theatrical play by 26 HIV-infected children, narrating their hopes and dreams through their works. Handmade notebooks, and some other items are on sale too. At CMU Art Musuem, from 9 am - 6pm. For more info, call 02-377-5065, 083-159 0250 or weunderstand@thaiplus.net.

The Other 11 Months

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