• ARTS & EXHIBITIONS
Now – 31st May
FLORESSENCE EXHIBITION AND BOOK LAUNCH
@ Tamarind Village Chiang Mai
053 418 896-9
Tamarind Village presents ‘FlorESSENCE,’ art of modern floral design by Thailand’s preeminent floral artist, Sakul Intaku. The exhibition displays from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and also features a series of striking photographs.
Now – 30th April
ABSTRACT FOR ACCESS
The Art Gallery Faculty of Fine Arts, Chiang Mai University
053 944 823
Thirty works of art by Fine Arts students will be up for sale.
4th – 6th April
SENIORS ART THESIS
@ IT area, Kad Suan Kaew
http://arts.rmutl.ac.th
Senior students from the Arts and Architecture department at Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna present projects including public relations, 2D and 3D animation, multimedia, website design, and other publications.
10th April – 9th May
THE LADY STORY
@ The House and Ginger
053 419 011
Exhibition of ‘The Lady Story,’ by Attasit Pokpong. From 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Now – 3rd May
DETAILS & LIVES
@ The Nan Riverside Art Gallery
054 798 046
Exhibition of 21 colour photographs by Don Linder.
• FAIRS AND FESTIVITIES
Now – 15th April
SONGKRAN FESTIVAL
@ All Around Chiang Mai City
One of the biggest festivals in Thailand is coming soon. Let’s celebrate Thailand’s New Year in Chiang Mai. Check www.city-now.com for the whole schedule for the Songkran festival.
2nd April
UNITE FOR JAPAN CHARITY CONCERT
@ Citylife Garden
Come and enjoy an evening of performances by talented local musicians! ALL proceeds from this event will go to Second Harvest Japan, an NGO based in Japan working on long-term relief work in North Eastern Japan, providing emergency relief to victims of the 3.11 earthquake/tsunami in Japan, along with efforts to restore and redevelop people’s lives and communities in North Eastern Japan. All profits from the event will be donated. From 4.30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Tickets cost 300 baht for entrance.
8th – 30th April
CHIANG MAI FEST
@ Chiang Mai Arts and Cultural Centre (behind Three Kings Monument)
053 292 224 or www.chiangmaifest.com
To promote Chiang Mai as the destination of international music, arts and culture, there will be top international and local performers as well as artist features at ‘Music and Dance in the Garden’ for three days from 8th – 10th of April. Additionally, art exhibitions will be displayed at the centre from 8th – 30th April. For more information and schedule, please see the website.
Now – 3rd April
LANNA WISDOM CEREMONY ANNIVERSARY
@ Lanna Wisdon School
www.lannawisdoms.com and 053 244 231
See Lanna performances and music which are rarely seen in Chiang Mai, as well as local food and product stalls.
Now – 3rd April
NORTHERN AUTO SHOW
@ Central Plaza Chiang Mai Airport
053 800 800
Automobiles, parts, tools, special promotions and ubiquitous pretty girls are found here.
3rd April
10TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY ON THE BEACH!
@ Monkey Club
053 226 997 – 8
Celebrate the 10th birthday party of Monkey Club. Enjoy activities, and music performed by Thaitanium.
Now – 30th April
THE MIRACLE OF INSECTS
@ The Botanical Gardens
053 841 215 or 053 841 219
Be amazed by cave insects and a ton of other bugs.
9th April
THE 36TH LAAB FESTIVAL
@ Kad Suan Kaew
www.l-kad.com
Chiang Mai Press Association and Kad Suan Kaew will hold the ’35th Laab Muang Festival’. Enjoy watching the competitors cook and taste many different styles of laab from 12 p.m. onwards.
11th – 17th April
POURING WATER ON BUDDHA STATUE FESTIVAL
@ Kad Suan Kaew
To celebrate Thailand’s New Year, you can make merit on your birthday’s Buddha statue.
12th – 17th April
LANNA’S NEW YEAR CELEBRATION – BEAUTIFUL ORCHIDS
@ Royal Park Rajapruek
www.royalparkrajapruek.com
See various types of orchids at a local market where you can find local food and products and Lanna handmade workshops.
• SHOWS AND CONCERTS
23rd – 24th April
LANNA DREAM
@ Sibsongpanna Khantoke
089 635 7482 or waewdaosirisook@hotmail.com
See contemporary dance shows, hear about the development of Lanna dancing and the preservation of culture. Waewdoa Sirisook, the director of the performance, will show her skills. Goes from 6 p.m. onwards. Tickets cost 200 baht and 150 baht for students.
13th – 15th April
RADIOACTIVE GENERATION SONGKRAN FESTIVAL
@ In front of Kad Saun Kaew
www.l-kad.com
Enjoy the Songkran party with Room 39 and Jetset’Er on 13th April, Flure and Slot Machine on 14th April and Thaitanium on 15th April. The concert starts at 1 p.m.
• COMPETITION
2nd, 10th and 24th April
DIVISION 1 THAILAND LEAGUE FOOTBALL COMPETITION
@ 700 Year Stadium
www.chiangmaifc.com and www.chiangmaifc.org
On April 2nd, Tiger Lanna Chiang Mai FC will play against Air Force United. They will be pitted against Supanburi FC on the 10th of April and against BBCU FC on the 24th of April. The game will kick off at 6 p.m. Tickets cost 80, 60, 40 and 30 baht.
14th April
SINGHA SONGKRAN CHIANG MAI TRIATHLON & 10 KM RUN
@ Huay Tueng Tao
02 741 1900 or 081 498 9865
There will be a 1 kilometre swimming, race bicycling and 10 kilometres of running.
3rd – 9th April
24TH CHIANG MAI INTERNATIONAL CRICKET SIXES
@ Gymkhana Club
www.chiangmaisixes.com
Hundreds of cricketers from all over the world, great games, well-stocked bars, delicious food, and fun for all.
• SALES AND PROMOTIONS
13th – 15th April
DUSIT SONGKRAN SPLASH
@ Hotel in Dusit International chain
www.dusit.com
Celebrate Thailand’s New Year at Dusit International Hotel. Receive 25% discount on rooms and a breakfast buffet for 2 people.
Now onwards
DOI CHANG ORGANIC COFFEE
@ DusitD2 Hotel and Royal Princess Hotel
053 253 900
At the lobby and the restaurant, you will be served 100% pure low caffeine organic Arabica coffee from Doi Chang Coffee.
• FILMS PROGRAMME •
6th April
LAOS SECRET WAR MOVIE NIGHT
@ Rider’s Corner Bar & Restaurant
riders.corner.cnx@gmail.com or 087 0481 787
See two unique documentary films about the secret war in Laos conducted by the USA from 1964 – 1973. The names of the movies; Bombies and The Most Secret Place on Earth.
TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND SECTION SONGKRAN FESTIVAL IN THAILAND
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7th – 19th April
SUKHOTHAI SONGKRAN FESTIVAL
@ Sukhothai Historical Park, Sukhothai
TAT Sukhothai 055 616 228 – 9
Experience the Songkran festival, novice ordination, elephant riding, and various forms of entertainment and a food fair.
7th – 19th April
SONGKRAN ON THE BEACH & PHUKET BIKE WEEK 2011
@ Loma Park and The Port Jungcilon Shopping Mall
TAT Phuket 076 211 036
Another water festival on the beach. Enjoy splashing water and participate in the Phuket Bike Week 2011.
11th – 15th April
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT SONGKRAN FESTIVAL
@Sri Thummasokaraj Park, Nakhon Si Thammarat
TAT Nakhon Si Thammarat Tel. +66 7534 6515 – 6
People will go to Wat Phrathat and pay homage to the coming year. Pour some Thai scented water on Phra Buddha Sihing, the revered Buddha image of Nakhon Si Thammarat. Experience the parade of Nang Dan and Brahman ritual, and enjoy entertainment and a food fair throughout the event.
12th – 14th April
THE GREAT SONGKRAN DAY
@ Nean Keaow Road, in front of Suphanburi bus terminal, Suphanburi
TAT Suphanburi Tel. +66 3553 5789, +66 3553 6189
Offer alms to monks, pour some Thai scented water on a Buddha image, as well as on elders. Feast your eyes on various forms of entertainment and fill your stomach with delicious food. Water splashing with Suphanburi artists.
7th – 19th April
PHRA NAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA SONGKRAN FESTIVAL
@ Around Ayuttaya Old City, Ayuttaya
TAT Ayuttaya Tel. +66 3524 6076 – 7
Offer alms to monks in front of Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit. Pour water on the hands of elders to receive their blessing. Splash water with elephants. Offer alms in accordance with the Mon tradition, and bath the Buddha image by pouring water through a bamboo gutter. Admire the procession of traditional Mon flags. Dress in Mon costumes and try Mon traditional cuisine.
22nd – 24th April
PHRA PADAENG SONGKRAN FESTIVAL
@Phra Padaeng district office, Samut Prakan
TAT Samut Prakan Tel. +66 2250 5500 ext. 2991 – 5
One of the only places in Thailand that celebrates the Songkran festival in the Raman style, featuring a magnificent parade. Learn how to play saba, see Raman folk plays, and various other forms of entertainment.