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What's On in Chiang Mai and Beyond

Early June PINEAPPLE FAIR

Early June PINEAPPLE FAIR at Big C Super Center, Lampang, presenting the big pineapple industry to the visitor. 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 054-352666, 265077.

Till 2nd PROMOTION OF BUDDHISM

Till 2nd PROMOTION OF BUDDHISM Clergy of Chiang Mai Province, government service and private corporations will hold a religious exhibition on Visakha Bucha Day at Buddhist the Buddhasatan, Chiang Mai. Contests, competitions, parade of Visakha lanterns . For more information 053-219291.

Till 10th CHIANG MAI LYNCHEE SALES

Till 10th CHIANG MAI LYNCHEE SALES The Office of Agriculture, Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Municipality and Chiang Mai Province to encourage people to buy quality lynchee, organized by a housewife farmer group at Nong Buakhad, A. Muang, Chiang Mai, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. For more information: 053-210019-20.

1st – 13th EUROPEAN UNION FILM FESTIVAL 2004

1st – 13th EUROPEAN UNION FILM FESTIVAL 2004 Film freaks will be glad to know that the annual EU Film Festival in Chiang Mai is being shown this year at the Major Cineplex, Airport Plaza. Details

1st – 30th Thailand Grand Sale

1st – 30th Thailand Grand Sale: Nationwide. Tourists should ask hotels and travel agents for more information in order to take advantage of some of the great discounts offered by participating malls, hotels and restaurants.

2nd VISAKHA BUCHA DAY

2nd VISAKHA BUCHA DAY On the full moon of the 6th lunar month, one of the most important Buddhist holy days, believed to be the day the Buddha was born, obtained enlightenment and died, passing into Nirvana. Shortly after sunset, make merit and circle a jedi or a temple while holding flowers, candles, and incense sticks. This ritual is called wian thian. In the evening, worshippers gather to light candles and walk in pilgrimage up to the temple - Wat Phra That - on Doi Suthep.

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.

5th Thailand IDP Education in Australia Exhibition

5th Thailand IDP Education in Australia Exhibition at Lotus Hotel Pang Suan Kaew, Chiang Mai, 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. For more information call 053-810552-3.

6th THE NEW ZEALAND EDUCATION FAIR 2004

6th THE NEW ZEALAND EDUCATION FAIR 2004 The primary purpose of the Education Fair is to highlight the world class educational opportunities available in New Zealand, and to allow students and parents to meet representatives from a range of educational institutions from New Zealand at Central Airport Plaza, Chiang Mai, 2.30 p.m. – 8.30 p.m. by New Zealand Education Centre. Call 053-894807 and New Zealand Embassy 02-2541601

6th THE ART OF DANCE THROUGH THE HEART OF DANCE

6th THE ART OF DANCE THROUGH THE HEART OF DANCE at the Gong Dee Gallery, Nimmahemin Rd.,Soi 1, Chiang Mai, 5 p.m. There will be a performance of art dances including Tap Dance, Ballet, Flamenco, Latin, Lanna and Contemporary Dance. For more information: 053-225032.

7th – 11th CHIANG MAI & NORTHERN THAILAND ROAD SHOW TO MALAYSIA 2004

7th – 11th CHIANG MAI & NORTHERN THAILAND ROAD SHOW TO MALAYSIA 2004 The Tourism Authority of Thailand Office Region 1-4 to cooperates with private corporations to hold a promotional trade fair at Kuala Lumpur and Penang in Malaysia. For more information contact TAT Northern Office Region 053-248604, 248607.

8th INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP TALK

8th INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP TALK Talk by Gary Suwannarat, “Say What, Mr. President?” at the Alliance Francaise, 138 Jaroen Phrathet Road, five minutes walk from the Night Bazaar. All welcome.

12th NEW TREND OF MUSIC

12th NEW TREND OF MUSIC The Association of Cinema and Music Appreciation joins hands with Chiang Mai University Art Museum to hold a music show at Chiang Mai University Art Museum Theater, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Several popular DJs including Sak Rapri Wongkae, Tatdow Prateungbun, Chaiyarak Jareungchai as well as special guest, Norased Madkhong.For more information: 01-6810037.

4th – July 2nd TRAINING-SEMINAR

4th – July 2nd TRAINING-SEMINAR Chiang Mai University is conducting courses to encourage basic knowledge of computers and technology at The Information Technology Service Center (ITSC), 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. For more information: 053-943827-8.

25th – 30th FOUR COUNTRIES, FIVE CITIES FRIENDSHIP MOTOR TOUR

25th – 30th FOUR COUNTRIES, FIVE CITIES FRIENDSHIP MOTOR TOUR The Tourism Authority of Thailand Office Region 1 invites tourists to join the international motorcade from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, Luang Phabang, Chiang Rung, and Chiang Tung. For more information contact TAT Northern Office Region 053-248604, 248607.