Artistic Work Event Program on the theme of "Visit Lanna" (The Colorful Lanna…. of Rajapreuk Flower)

On 14- 24 August 2008 at 16.00 - 21.00 hrs
At Royal Chiang Mai Agricultural Research Center (World Horticultural Plants) in Mae Hia Sub-district, Muang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai Province.

OPENING CEREMONY

On 14 August 2008 at 18.00 -19.00 hrs
Chaired by H.E. Minister of Tourism and Sports

ACTIVITIES
On Rajapreuk Square. Activities start at 16.00 hrs

KAAD MUA KHRUA HOM:
It is a presentation of local traditional market of Lanna people. Local dialect love to say "Tiu sa Aeo Kaad Mua Kaad Muang."

STAGE FOR MAJOR SHOWS:
Thy are displays featuring local traditions and culture of Lanna people; the presentation of 4-region cultural shows and contemporary plays, e.g., Jumping Bird Show, King-ka-ra Bird Dance, Khru Ka-wai Sword Dance

WORKS OF ART ROAD (Chiang Mai Pedestrian Road ):
Activities on the art road assemble all works of art for presentation and for sale and display to spectators to watch, e. g., local Lanna music performance, real-life paintings, works of art by students, artistic inventions from skilled artists and craftsmen.

MAIN AUDITORIUM starts 12.00 noon
- EXHIBITION OF ARTISTIC HANDICRAFTS on the theme of " Phum Phaya Sala Muang" meaning the local wisdom of Lanna craftsmen who are to present artistic handicrafts at the Event. The craftsmanship includes a variety of paintings, carvings, decorative works, woodworks, steelwork, fabric works and a host of other handicrafts.

- Sale of OTOP Products and Tourism Booths

- SMALL STAGE SHOWS: A variety of Thai cultural shows, presentations including tourism promotional activities.

- Tourism Information Booths for 8 northern Lanna provinces

- HM the King Commemorative Garden Booth and Bangkok Bank Booth

For further details, please contact:
THE TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND
Tel. 0 2250 5500 EXT. 3485-9
www.tourismthailand.org