Aka Hill Tribes Mini Light and Sound Presentation
Date : Saturday 10 January / 14 Febuary / 14 March /11 April 2009
Venue : Chiang Rai Social Development Centre 12 on the Doi Mae Salong road
in Pa Sang Sub-district of Mae Chan, Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai province hosts its annual light and sound show that presents insights into the culture and daily life of the Aka hill tribes, resident in hilltop villages in Mae Chan District. First introduced in 1999, the show is now staged once a month during the tourist high season from January to April. This month, the show will be presented, 10 January, 14 Febuary, 14 March and then an. |
| Aka hill tribe villagers perform at the centre demonstrating authentic renderings of their culture and lifestyle to visitors. There are also handicrafts on display. The centre is also considering the introduction of home-stay accommodation that will focus on international tourists to encourage community-based tourism. It will allow visitors, who are interested in Aka traditions, to study the village up close with village elders providing instruction and insights into cottage industry and cultural activities. The light and sound show is presented in both Thai and English, and runs from 1730 to 1930. |
TAT Chiang Rai Office
Tel. 66 (0) 5374 4674-5, 66 (0) 5371 7433
Chiang Rai Social Development Centre 12
Tel. 66 (0) 5391 4471
Ringing in the New Year (Thailand Countdown 2009)
Ringing in the New Year
Thailand rolls out the red carpet for visitors during the
festive season.
As Thailand’s travel industry embarks on the road to recovery
after Bangkok’s airports were closed for 10 days, late November
and early December, the focus is now on welcoming tourists back
for the festive season that begins in earnest on Christmas Eve,
24 December, and continues though the New Year celebrations
to 2 January.
Thailand remains a safe and hospitable destination and there is
every reason for visitors to return now and enjoy a festive season
that will be both enjoyable and value for money.
Hotels and travel companies are rolling out the red carpet offering
discounts on rooms and other incentives to demonstrate to visitors
that it is business as usual.
So where should we take time out to enjoy the New Year festivities?
Try your favourite destination, or perhaps you are thinking of a
change of scenery this year, travelling to Thailand’s pretty northern
hill country instead of its southern tropical beaches.
The truth is travellers are welcome to join the fun of the
New Year countdown just about anywhere in Thailand.
Every provincial town celebrates the New Year with gusto, arranging
concerts and food fairs, usually in the town square or on a river
embankment. Some will splurge on firework displays comedy acts
or beauty contests. But as the clock strikes 12 midnight, a sea of
flickering candles will illuminate the scene as villagers and town folk
around the country sing the national and royal anthems to ring in
the New Year.
If northern climes appeal -- hilly landscapes and cool evening
temperatures -- then an adventurous traveller might find they are
counting down the seconds to the New Year in tiny Loei, a provincial
town noted for its cool season charm, impressive mountain scenery
and delightful resorts and even a vineyard.
Way off the beaten track for most tourists, Loei province is a favourite
with Thai travellers who love the outdoors – trail walks through a
hill-top national park, or simply taking sightseeing trips to chill out
at small resorts on the banks of the Mekong River. They will also
discover a province that still reflects traditional Thai values; where
visitors can participate in simple, but heart warming New Year celebrations.
Yet the description is true of most towns in the north and northeast
provinces, some adjacent to the Mekong River that separates Thailand
from Laos. Similar celebrations echo over the water as citizens
welcome the New Year in Chiang Saen near Chiang Rai, Nong Khai,
Nakhon Panom and Mukdahan, all popular Mekong River destinations.
Mukdahan is where a new bridge spans the wide river linking it to
the small town of Savannakhet in Laos. Considered a gateway town,
travellers can begin their tour of Laos and Vietnam here. A 150 -km
trip across Laos on a modern surfaced highway will bring them in
central Vietnam in striking distance of popular destinations such
as Hue and Danang.
| Mukdahan Countdown’s celebrations reflect a three country theme |
 Also in the Northeast, Ubon Ratchathani celebrates the New Year Countdown in front of its City Hall with a classical music show by local artists and merit making ceremonies. There are daily flights and a rail service from Bangkok and three to four-star hotels catering to international tourists. (http://www.tourismthailand.org/festival-event/content-5504.html) |
 The north’s most popular destination, Chiang Mai, celebrates New Year mainly around the old city’s Phae road and at Tha Phae gate. There will be live concerts and countdown party on the road which will be closed to traffic (http://www.tourismthailand.org/festival-event/content-5500.html) |
Bangkok 2009 Countdown Party will focus on the downtown district
Ploenchit-Ratchaprasong-Pathumwan area close to the Skytrain main
station. Visitors can easily commute to the main venue, next to Central
World, by skytrain from hotels along Sukhumvit Road and areas around
Silom Road. It will packed out, a capacity crowd of New Year revellers
who will be enjoying the short cool season at beer gardens, while
enjoying the live stage concerts all along the popular Ratchaprasong
shopping and entertainment strip.
(http://www.tourismthailand.org/festival-event/content-5545.html) (http://www.handsbangkokcountdown.com)
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At the east coast resort of Pattaya, the countdown celebrations focus on a small strip of real estate at the southern end of the bay. Known as the Bali Hai Cape habour it will be transformed by thousands of street lights and decorations, for continuous live concerts by singers leading up to the midnight firework display. (http://www.tourismthailand.org/festival-event/content-5501.html) |
 On the Gulf of Thailand side of the southern peninsular, Hat Yai celebrates what it calls the Night Paradise Countdown 2009. Streets will be illuminated with festive lights and decorations at two venues -- Thammanun Intersection in front of Khao Tom Nai Yao shop for popular band concerts and also in front of Wat Chin Niphat Uthit 3 Road. The opening ceremony will be held on the afternoon of 31 December with a carnival followed by the Countdown Celebrations. (http://www.tourismthailand.org/festival-event/content-5502.html) |
 On the Andaman Sea coast, the island of Phuket will celebrate a “Colourful Phuket Countdown 2009” starting early on 25 December and continuing nightly to 31 December, at Surin Traffic Circle (Clock Town), from 1830 to 2400. A “Seafood Fest” is the main highlight, where visitors will be entertained by traditional dances, dance contests, concerts, and finally the fun of the countdown to the New Year with an impressive fireworks display. (http://www.tourismthailand.org/festival-event/content-5501.html) |
Pai Reggae Music Festival 2009
Pai Reggae Music Festival 2009
Date : 24 - 25 January, 2009
Venue : Pai Tree House Resort ,Pai, Mae Hong Sorn
An unusual music festival is scheduled in the far north western
province of Mae Hong Son, 24 to 25 February. The tiny village of Pai,
a favourite destination with travellers who are eager to exchange their
worries and work stress for a peaceful laid-back vacation, is not your
standard venue for a Reggae music festival. Surrounded misty mountains
Pai is better known for its idyllic environment and natural beauty
where you can enjoy a simple guesthouse scene, treks to hill tribe
villages and white-water rafting.
Now Pai is also the venue for the annual Reggae Musical Festival hosted
at the quaint Pai Tree House. Here Reggae musicians from Pai and
neighbouring districts will entertain visitors and locals just for the fun of
playing their favourite music for friends and visitors alike.
Welcome to Reggae Music Festival 2009
"GREEN WORLD PAI SEASON"
The concept and theme behind this year Pai Reggae Festival is Global
Warming. We want to make everyone aware that it is a problem that
won’t go away. Everybody needs to make some effort, never mind how
big or small. We want to spread the word to the world that Pai is a
place to put on your holiday agenda, visit us, visit a place some call
heaven, any time of the year. We join together with tour companies
and travel agents and welcome their support for the party of the year.
Set on 24-25 January 2009 at Pai Tree House Resort (Public area,
Nong Krating Domain, Vieng Nei , Pai Mae Hong Sorn)
Free!! Member card in which you in green season (June-Aug)
will get free Shuttle bus and 25-50 % discount on room and adventure.
Pai Maehongson Thailand Reggae Festival 24-25 Jan 2009 # 4
Ticket price 390 Baht/day and receive premium gift at the event.
• Receive 1 Drink Free!
• VCD Pai Maehongson Reggae Festival 2008
• CD’s UTOPAI
• Premium Postcard 2009
• Premium Handbill 2009
• Get discount 40 % for book shop at this event and BANANA WORLD
FESTIVAL
• Special!!..2 in 1 of ticket (Pai Maehongson Thailand Reggae Festival
&BANANA WORLD FESTIVAL)
- Ticket of Pai Maehongson Thailand Reggae Festival
- Get discount 20-50 % for booking at resort and adventure activity
in “GREEN SEASON 90 DAYS” JUNE-JULY-AUGUST
- Ticket of GREEN WORLD SEASON & BANANA WORLD FESTIVAL
Since 3-7 JUNE 2009
**
1. Green Season Card Credit able to use on Green season only.
2. Member settle from 1 June 2009 – 30 September 2009
Online Booking www.thaiticketmajor.com
Call Center 02-262-3456
Due to 17 Jan 09
For more information call
• Pai Arts Club : 081-4931246
• Tourism Pai 053 699 935
• Travel Police 115 ,1699 , 053 611 812
• Pai Police Station 053 699 218
http://paireggaefest.com
Bor Sang Umbrella and Sankampaeng Handicraft Festival
Bor Sang Umbrella and Sankampaeng Handicraft Festival
Date : 16 to 18 January 2009
Venue : Bor Sang village, Chiang Mai
| Bor Sang, on highway 1006 heading east from Chiang Mai, appears to be a typical sleepy rural village, the kind the tour bus speeds by giving you just a fleeting glimpse of its two-storey wooden houses. But hidden in the tiny lanes, villagers have perfected a craft that creates the country’s most famous umbrellas. For more than 100 years, the village has been associated with the production He returned with the production technique and introduced the umbrella to |
Using silk and cotton, weaved at neighbouring Sankampaeng, villagers
eventually added a second line of umbrellas decorated with images of
the north, its flowers and birds, all intricately hand-painted.
Today, Bor Sang village exports both Saa-paper and silk umbrellas.
They are seen at trade shows in a variety of sizes, from giant parasols
that offer a shady canopy from the sun, to miniscule variations that
adorn popular cocktail drinks.
| To celebrate success the village hosts
while hundreds of umbrellas are hung from the rafters and beams of houses and shops. Bands play, while villagers compete to design the year’s most attractive umbrella. Concerts, a food festival and beauty contest all compete for the attention of the audience, a mix of both tourists and residents, who gather here to celebrate Bor Sang’s innovative handicraft skills. | |
Throughout the year, tourists visit the village, a short
6 km drive from Chiang Mai, to buy umbrellas and study
the process and skills that go into making a handicraft
entirely from natural products. But nothing quite
compares with the buzz that permeates the village
during this colourful three-day handicraft festival,
every January. It is a scene that represents village
hospitality and charm at its very best.
For more information
TAT Chiang Mai Office, Tel. 66 (0) 5324 8604, 5324 8607, 5324 1466
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