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What's On in Chiang Mai and Beyond

Until 30th : SASHIMI LOVERS

Until 30th : SASHIMI LOVERS will want to be at The Imperial Mae Ping Hotel. The Imperial Shabu Shabu offers authentic-tasting assorted sashimi dishes such as Sashimi moriawase, Kani, Ebi, Ika, Maguro, Suzuki etc. 5.30- 10 pm daily.

Until 31st : SHORT-TERM VOCATIONAL TRAINING IN LANNA LOCAL ARTS & CRAFT

Until 31st : SHORT-TERM VOCATIONAL TRAINING IN LANNA LOCAL ARTS & CRAFT at Center for the Promotion of Arts and Culture, behind CMU Art Museum. A variety of 3 to 10-day courses on offer. 9.30 am - 3 pm. More info at 053-943624-6, http://art-culture.chiangmai.ac.th, art-cult@chiangmai.ac.th.

Until 30th June : DELICIOUS LYCHEES

Until 30th June : DELICIOUS LYCHEES  are back again, so look out for an abundance of pastries such as Lychee tart, Lychee Bavarian etc. plus cocktails and mocktails such as Lychee Tango, Lychee Daiquiri, Lychee Colada, Lychee Smoothie and more. Available at all outlets, The Imperial Mae Ping Hotel

PROMOTIONS AT SURIWONGSE HOTEL

PROMOTIONS AT SURIWONGSE HOTEL featuring fantastic Chinese delicacies prepared by 5-star-hotel chef, offered at special prices starting at 65 baht. Or try the lobby bar's Angel Smile cocktail with aromatic tropical fruits available at 180 baht / glass.

1st : BATHING CEREMONY at WAT PHRATHAT HARIPUNCHAI

1st : BATHING CEREMONY at WAT PHRATHAT HARIPUNCHAI Lamphun. An ancient ceremony featuring many interesting activities such as night-time wieng-tien procession around the vihara with lighted candles, incense sticks and flowers. Throughout the week, the ceremony will be held with cultural performances, a giant drum competition and celebratory activities. More info at 053-561430.

1st : LABOUR DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY

1st : LABOUR DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY  All banks & government offices closed.

1st- 15th : ORCHID SHOW 2008

1st- 15th : ORCHID SHOW 2008  at Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, featuring contest and exhibition of over 100 types of orchid in Thailand. 8.30 am - 5 pm. More info at 089-7551528, 053-841234 and www.qsbg.org.

3rd : WINE EXPERIENCE

3rd : WINE EXPERIENCE at Rio Restaurant and Bar, Sofitel Hotel, featuring Argentinian wine buffet with savory tapas and Latin Jazz live music. 490 baht / person. 6 - 8 pm. For reservation, call 053-999333.

5th : CORONATION DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY

5th : CORONATION DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY All banks and govt. offices closed.

5th- 6th : KAD PUE LA MUE

5th- 6th : KAD PUE LA MUE Flea market featuring local food and handicrafts, together with demonstration of Lanna art. 9 am - 8 pm at Center for the Promotion of Arts and Culture, behind CMU Art Museum. More info at 053-943624-6, http://art-culture.chiangmai.ac.th, art-cult@chiangmai.ac.th.

6th : INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP

6th : INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP< Regular monthly lecture with question and answer session at the Alliance Francaise, 138 Charoen Prathet Road (ten minutes' walk from the Night Bazaar). 301st meeting. Talk and Presentation by Aj. Duenpen Chaladlam - Opportunities for Expat Volunteers in Chiang Mai.The INTG has been hosting talks, mainly about aspects of Southeast Asia culture, almost exclusively at the Alliance Francaise, since 1984. Everyone welcome. For further information contact J.M. Cadet, 053- 409418. brihubb@loxinfo.co.th.

7th- 23rd : INSTALLATION ART EXHIBITION

7th- 23rd : INSTALLATION ART EXHIBITION  by printing postgrad students, Faculty of Fine Arts, Chiang Mai University. 9 am - 5 pm at Exhibition Rooms, G and 2nd Floor, CMU Art Museum. Closed Monday. Opens Tuesday 6th May at 6 p.m. More info at 053-218280, 053-944833 and cmuartcenter@hotmail.com.

9th : ROYAL PLOUGHING CEREMONY, PUBLIC HOLIDAY

9th : ROYAL PLOUGHING CEREMONY, PUBLIC HOLIDAYBanks, govt. offices closed. Ceremony takes place at Sanam Luang in Bangkok, and cattle’s choice of food-stuff determines weather and crop fertility in the growing season ahead. Watch TV!

13th - 19th : INTHAKIN CEREMONY

13th - 19th : INTHAKIN CEREMONY  Annual religious ceremony to pay homage to the city pillar to be held at Wat Chedi Luang. Ceremony starts about 6.30 p.m. More info at 053-342252.

19th : VISAKHA BUCHA DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY

19th : VISAKHA BUCHA DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY Banks and govt. offices closed. Celebrates the birth, enlightenment and passing away of the Buddha. Processions the night before up the Sivichai Road (beginning at the Kruba Sivichai statue round about 7 p.m.) to Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep.

SPIRIT CEREMONIES

SPIRIT CEREMONIES The spirit ceremonies mentioned in the cover story take place at the end of May and the beginning of June. For detailed info, contact TAT (Northern Office Region 1) 053-248604, 053-248607 and www.tatchiangmai.org.</span>

The Other 11 Months

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