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What's On in Chiang Mai and Beyond

1st > 5th: THE 7TH NAP (NIMMANHAEMIN ART & DESIGN PROMENADE). THE KING AND JAZZ: A CELEBRATION OF ROYAL MUSIC

1st > 5th: THE 7TH NAP (NIMMANHAEMIN ART & DESIGN PROMENADE). THE KING AND JAZZ: A CELEBRATION OF ROYAL MUSIC. Don't miss the most charming event in town. Come to enjoy and relax while you shop and experience unique arts and crafts only available here at Soi 1 NAP Fair from 10 am - 10 pm.

1st > 11th: NORTHERN SOUVENIR FAIR

1st > 11th: NORTHERN SOUVENIR FAIR at the Northern Industrial Promotion Centre, (up the Tung Hotel Road from the railway station), 9.30 a.m.- 8.30 p.m. daily. Gets bigger and more interesting every year. For more info, call 053-245362, 053-243612.

1st > 17th: CERAMICS FAIR

1st > 17th: CERAMICS FAIR at Lampang Municipality Stadium from 9 am to 9 pm. Exhibition of products, competitions for best designs and demonstrations of techniques of the province's ceramics industry. Products on sale at work-shop prices. More details 054-226300.

1st > 24th: LIFT & RIFT

1st > 24th: LIFT & RIFT Duo exhibition of young talented artists, Kitikong Tilokwattanotai and Luck Maisalee. Their latest prints and paintings exhibited. Opening Friday 1 Dec, 6 pm at Art Space Ji-Qoo, Nimmanhemin Rd. More info, contact 053-894250 or artjiqoo@gmail.com.

1st > 31st: LANNA PHA-SIN EXHIBITION (dteen jok)

1st > 31st: LANNA PHA-SIN EXHIBITION (dteen jok) held at Chiang Mai Art Museum. Textile weaving demonstration by experts from Mae Chaem. Guests can enjoy the demonstration and buy many products. For more info, call 053-219833 in office hours. (open 08.30 am - 5 pm., closed Mondays).

2nd > 21st: TAKESHI MORI PHOTOGRAPH EXHIBITION "SPIRITUAL VILLAGE IN THAILAND" VILLAGE OF THE LAHU PEOPLE AND THE AKHA PEOPLE

2nd > 21st: TAKESHI MORI PHOTOGRAPH EXHIBITION "SPIRITUAL VILLAGE IN THAILAND" VILLAGE OF THE LAHU PEOPLE AND THE AKHA PEOPLE held at 9 Art Gallery/Architect Studio, Chiang Rai. Opening 2nd Dec 7 pm. More info 053-719110.

5th: KING'S BIRTHDAY AND FATHER'S DAY

5th: KING'S BIRTHDAY AND FATHER'S DAY (Public Holiday). Thailand's greatly-admired - and the world's longest-reigning - monarch, along with the Thai people, celebrates his 79th birthday and 60th year since accession, with Government buildings and the public streets brightly decorated. Many special events are also taking place on this historic occasion.

5th > 31st: EXHIBITION OF LOCAL CRAFTSMANSHIP

5th > 31st: EXHIBITION OF LOCAL CRAFTSMANSHIP, of student arts from Yupparaj Wittayalai School, including paintings, batik materials, and many other local crafts. Come and see at Chiang Mai Art Museum, open from 8.30 am to 5 pm. (closed Mondays). More info at 053-219833.

6th > 10th: CHIANG MAI BIKE WEEK

6th > 10th: CHIANG MAI BIKE WEEK Actually three days of a big bike rally with bikers from all over. For various activities - at Green Lake Resort and Imperial Mae Ping Hotel - contact North Comet Club 053-845347.

8th DEC 06 > 8th JAN 07: PRINT ART EXHIBITION "RHYTHMIC LINES AND COLOURS"

8th DEC 06 > 8th JAN 07: PRINT ART EXHIBITION "RHYTHMIC LINES AND COLOURS" by Srijai Kuntawang will be held at Galary Pannisa on Mahidol Road, opposite TOYOTA showroom. Opening 8th December at 6 pm. More info, call 053-202779.

10th: CONSTITUTION DAY (Monday 11th Public Holiday)

12th: INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP LECTURE

12th: INFORMAL NORTHERN THAI GROUP LECTURE Regular monthly lecture with question and answer session at the Alliance Francaise, 138 Charoen Prathet Road (ten minutes' walk from the Night Bazaar). A talk and DVD presentation by Francois Bizot and Michael Vickery - Beyond the Gate. Both speakers are distinguished SE Asian academics, and M. Bizot has the distinction of being perhaps the only Westerner to survive Khmer Rouge captivity. The INTG has been hosting talks, mainly about aspects of SE Asian culture, almost exclusively at the Alliance Francaise, since 1984. Everyone welcome. For further information, contact Brian Hubbard, 053-213972.

14th > 15th: JAZZ ROYALE FESTIVAL

14th > 15th: JAZZ ROYALE FESTIVAL in the grounds of Chiang Mai University Art Museum. For big name perfomers and schedule, see THE JAZZ ROYALE FESTIVAL.

UNTIL 15th DEC: MEXICAN SUNFLOWERS BLOOMING

UNTIL 15th DEC: MEXICAN SUNFLOWERS BLOOMING at Doi Mae U-Kor, A. Khun Yuan, Mae Hong Son. More details TAT Northern Office, call 053-248604.

15th > 17th: DOI KHAM (ROYAL PROJECT) ANNUAL FAIR

15th > 17th: DOI KHAM (ROYAL PROJECT) ANNUAL FAIR from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily at CMU Conventional Hall. Food, plants, talks and competitions, along with fun for teenagers. For more info, call 053-810765-8.

22nd > 24th: CHIANG MAI ROSE DAY(S)

22nd > 24th: CHIANG MAI ROSE DAY(S), JJ Market, near Tesco Lotus Kamthiang Branch. Celebration of the world's favourite flower, with exhibitions, cultural performances and competitions. For more info. 08-1472-0242

24nd: CHIANG MAI MARATHON

24nd: CHIANG MAI MARATHON Starts Thapae Gate, through city, organised by Tourism Department of CM Municipality, 053-259369, 053-252557.

31st DEC 06 > 2th JAN 07: BAAN TAWAI WOODCARVING FESTIVAL

31st DEC 06 > 2th JAN 07: BAAN TAWAI WOODCARVING FESTIVAL. Exposition of wood-carving craft at Baan Tawai on Hang Dong Road. 053-441258.

31st DEC 06 > 12th JAN 07: RED CROSS AND WINTER FAIR

31st DEC 06 > 12th JAN 07: RED CROSS AND WINTER FAIR, Chiang Mai, at back of the Sala Klang (Provincial Town Hall) 6km out on the Mae Rim road. Details see The Chiang Mai Red Cross and Winter Fair

CHRISTMAS (25TH) AND NEW YEAR EVE (31ST)

CHRISTMAS (25TH) AND NEW YEAR EVE (31ST) CELEBRATIONS all over city. And don't forget, Chinese New Year isn't far off.

UNTIL 31st JAN 07: CHIANG MAI BRAND FAIR

UNTIL 31st JAN 07: CHIANG MAI BRAND FAIR. A product fair at Anusarn market on Chang Klan Road, stone's throw from Night Bazaar, featuring shops with many products such as handicrafts, clothes, knick-knacks, all at more or less inexpensive prices.

The Other 11 Months

January