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What's On in Chiang Mai and Beyond

Till 31st LAMPHUN LAMYAI FESTIVAL

Till 31st LAMPHUN LAMYAI FESTIVAL: Fun and games in Chiang Mai’s neighbouring city during the annual lamyai (longan) harvest and marketing festival, including processions, a Ms. Lamyai Queen Competition, and the sale of the fruit of the month and associated products at bargain prices. More information from the Lamphun Public Relations Office, 053 – 511 555, 248 605.

Till 31st EJECTION 4 / 2004 - LIFE IS EQUAL

Till 31st EJECTION 4 / 2004 - LIFE IS EQUAL: International and local artists in Chiang Mai exhibit painting, sculpture, photography and installations. Unique opportunity to experience diverse interpretations of life in Thailand at the Chiang Mai Art and Culture Center. Featuring Rungsak Dokbua, Wattana Wattanapun,Jan de Vleeschauwer, Susanna Tavernari, Sagiem Yarangsri, Ruediger Junior, Patrick Lemmon, Kitti Boonmee, Udom Chimpakdee, KimInsook Dohee, Kraisorn Chokpichit, Serm Watcharin, Chakapan Ponyong, Kwanpracha Sornprasit and Jesada Tangtrakulwong. Join the artists at the opening reception, August 1st: 6 pm. Exhibition free and open to public Tuesday-Sunday 2-31 August: 9 am – 5 pm. For more information: 01 – 028 2104.

Now until 11th September ELVIS MEMORIES 2004

Now until 11th September ELVIS MEMORIES 2004: The Imperial Maeping Hotel invites you to stroll down Memory Lane as they celebrate Elvis Presley, 9 p.m. – midnight each night. For more information: 053 – 283 900.

1st BUDDHIST LENT DAY (KHAO PANSA DAY)

1st BUDDHIST LENT DAY (KHAO PANSA DAY): Beginning of the Buddhist three-month ‘rains retreat’ when monks keep to their temples, meditate. This is also the most auspicious time for ordination as it marks a period of renewed spiritual vigour, co–inciding with rice planting, transplanting season.

10th INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP

10th INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP: (Tuesday) A talk by Niels Mulder (author of Inside Thai Society, Everyday Life in Thailand.): ‘Reflections on 40 years of research on Thailand’ at the Alliance Francaise, 138 Charoen Prathet Rd. Five minutes’ walk from the Night Bazaar. All welcome.

7th – 29th SOUND OF TA-CHANG

7th – 29th SOUND OF TA-CHANG: Chiang Mai University Art Museum organizes an art exhibition entitled ‘Sound from Ta-Chang River Basin’, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., at Chiang Mai University Art Museum, A. Muang Chiang Mai. For more information: 053 – 944 833.

7th – 31st SMALL WORK

7th – 31st SMALL WORK: 9 Art Gallery / Architect Studio is proud to present an art exhibition ‘Small Work’, by 40 artists from Chiang Rai, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., at 9 Art Gallery / Architect Studio, Phaholyotin Rd., T. Wiang, A. Muang Chiang Rai. For more information: 053 – 719 110.

11th THE QUEEN OF THAILAND

11th THE QUEEN OF THAILAND: The Public Relations Department, Region 3, Chiang Mai celebrates Birthday of Queen with exhibition about queen. Contest by students in the North of Thailand. Suntaree Vechanon and Tangthakoon singing at 2nd floor of Northern Village, Central Airport Plaza. For more information: 053 – 281 661-80.

12th (Thurs) H.M. The Queen’s Birthday (Mothers’ Day) – PUBLIC HOLIDAY

19th – 22nd THAI HANDICRAFTS, INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTS

19th – 22nd THAI HANDICRAFTS, INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTS: An estimated 30 countries will attend the annual One Village One Product (OVOP) Summit, which Thailand will host at Chiang Mai University Convention Hall. The summit will provide a forum to monitor progress in OVOP projects, with each country delivering a report on the activities of their own OVOP project. Of the 30 countries invited - primarily the APEC nations - 21 have initiated OVOP projects, aimed at strengthening cooperation among participating countries.

22nd – 29th CHIANG MAI BRAND

22nd – 29th CHIANG MAI BRAND : Central Airport Plaza organizes a trade show which awards Chiang Mai Brands. Lanna wisdom products, food, and handicrafts, with demonstration fair 2nd floor, Northern Village. For more information: 053 – 281 661-80.

28th “TO BE NUMBER ONE” SINGING FINAL CONTEST

28th “TO BE NUMBER ONE” SINGING FINAL CONTEST Central Airport Plaza joins forces with Voice Studio and DAPP Record Co., Ltd., to organize the ‘Chiang Mai To Be Number One Singer Contest 2004’, at Central Airport Plaza, Chiang Mai. For more information: 053 – 281 661-80.