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What's On in Chiang Mai and Beyond

Until 2nd August : Chiang Mai Grand Sale 2009

Until 2nd August : Chiang Mai Grand Sale 2009 offers Chiang Mai Tie-in Promotion from now until 2nd August 2009. Tourists get discounts from 10% to 70% from numerous participants such as leading hotels, tour agents, golf courses, restaurants, spas, hospitals, souvenir shops and more. For more info, visit www.cm-grandsale.com or call 053 241 404-5.

4th - 6th: Celebrate the birth of a panda cub at Chiang Mai Zoo

4th - 6th Celebrate the birth of a panda cub in traditional Lanna style. Several activities will be provided. Tourists are welcome to enter the new 600 square meter snow dome which is the new panda house. For more information and entrance fee, visit www.chiangmaizoo.com or call 053 221 179.

10th : JJ Talent Competition 2009

10th : JJ Talent Competition 2009. Annual Band Competition for young generation at centre stage area of JJ Market Chiang Mai at 7 pm - 10 pm.

11th : "Young Performers" By CPO

11th : "Young Performers" By CPO Concert by Chiang Mai Symphony Orchestra conducted by Samak Kajaikham. Featuring Piano Concerto No. 2 by Sergei Rachmaninov, and Harp Concerto by G.F. Handel, by Achira Assawadecharit (piano soloist) and Pathsharasakon Po (harp soloist). Tickets 500, 400, 300 baht. For more info, call 053 224 444 ext.19008.

12th : The 13th Chiang Mai Bird Walk

12th : The 13th Chiang Mai Bird Walk by Lanna Bird and Nature Conservation Club from 7 am at Huay Tung Tao. For more info, call 081 401 4447.

14th : INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP (INTG) MEETING

14th : INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP (INTG) MEETING Regular monthly lecture with question and answer session at the Alliance Francaise, 138 Charoen Prathet Road: Topic - to be announced. 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, 053 409 418. brihubb@loxinfo.co.th.

28th - 30th : Agama Yoga offers a forthcoming Metaphysical Workshop in its Chiang Mai school

28th - 30th : Agama Yoga offers a forthcoming Metaphysical Workshop in its Chiang Mai school Agama Yoga is a traditional Indian Tantric Yoga school. The workshop will include commentary, music meditation, voidness meditation from Tibetan Yoga, asanas (Yoga postures), and various teachings from Gnostic Christianity, Tantra Yoga, and Vedanta. The workshop will be held at Agama Yoga-Chiang Mai, 8 Ratchadamnoen Rd., Soi 6, Chiang Mai 084 521 6297. Price: C150 or 7,000 baht. Concession price discount of C120 / 5,600 baht is extended to students / unemployed with validation. Thais may attend free or by donation, as they wish. For more info, visit www.agamayoga.com/chiangmai.

Every Friday : NIM CITY DAILY ART MARKET

Every Friday : NIM CITY DAILY ART MARKET featuring various kinds of art pieces for sale, exhibited by local artists and students with live jazz music. 6:30 - 9 pm at NIM City Daily on Mahidol Road, close to Budget Car Rental. More info at 086-8005522.

The Other 11 Months

January