Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2006 11:01 am Post subject: Festivities in Thailand
21 - 30 October 2006 Phuket Vegetarian Festival
Various Chinese Shrines, Phuket Province
The Thai-Chinese in Phuket have long passed on the vegetarian festival to purify mind and soul by meditating and refraining from meat consumption. Symbolizing the presence of the deities throughout the festival are nine lanterns lit up and placed aloft on "Ko Teng" poles. On the 6th day of the festival, there wlll be religious processions and incredible displays of face-and-body piering. On the last day, there will be a "Koi Han" ceremony to exorcize ill fortune and a farewell ceremony for the deities at night.
1 Nov 2006 - 31 Jan 2007 Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006
Royal Agricultural Research Center, Chiang Mai Province
In 2006, the Thai nation comes together to celebrate the most auspicious occasions of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s 60th Anniversary or the Diamond Jubilee of His Majesty’s Accession to the Throne together with His Majesty’s 80th Birthday Anniversary. Presented under the theme of "To Express the Love for Humanity," the one-of-a-kind event is being organized to present to the world the marvels of plants and breeds of over 2,200 species of tropical plants and flowers. 2,500,000 plants in total will be enriching the land and the minds of onlookers. Visit the Garden for the King with International Gardens and Corporate Gardens created in homage to the beloved king. Royal Tropical Garden is one of the world's most dazzling showcase of tropical plants and flowers. Royal Plaza will feature a spectacular indoor exhibition of flowers, plants, and rare species, plus competitions and markets as well as over 800 local and international cultural performances.
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1 - 5 November 2006 Loi Krathong Festival
Nationwide
View the illuminated boat procession, Loi Krathong activities as well as illuminated buildings and historical sites on both sides of the Chao Phraya River and other rivers across the country.
4 - 6 November 2006 Chiang Mai Yi Peng Festival
Municipality Office, Chiang Mai Province
Participate in the launching of lanterns to worship Phrathat Chulamani, and take in the competition of a Yi Peng procession, as well as Lanna cultural performances and various forms of entertainment.
4 - 8 November 2006 Loi Krathong Sai Festival
Tak Province
This festival involves royal lamps, and a light-and-sound spectacular on a water screen. Other attractions include a beauty pageant and a bazaar of local handicrafts.
8 - 12 November 2006 Light and Sound Festival
Phimai, Historical Park
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18 - 19 November 2006 Surin Elephant Roundup
Si Narong Stadium, Surin Province
Experience the lifestyle of the Kuai or Suai people, the locals whose lives are interwoven with the elephants from the past. Enjoy the elephant shows and sports played by the elephants, etc. View the Pakam Spirit Worshipping Ceremony, sales of local products, along with other forms of entertainment.
224 Nov. - 7 Dez. 2006 River Kwai Bridge Week
Kanchana Buri Province
Watch the light-and-sound show in remembrance of the bridge and the construction of the "Death Railway" during World War II. A wealth of entrtainment and exhibitions are on display.
5 December 2006 HM the King's Birthday Celebrations
Nationwide
Candles are lit to convey all the best wishes and express the Thais' deep reverence for HM the King. View exhibitions extolling HM the King as well as the spectacular illuminated decorations along Ratchadamnoen Avenue. Stages are set up in Sanam Luang for music performances.
6 - 8 December 2006 Body and Mind Conference
Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok
End December in Korat: New Year Festival (I don't remember the exact dates and name) _________________ K O R A T - I N F O
The Tourism Authority of Thailand or TAT supported RS-Isuzu Adventure Race Thailand Championship 2006 will now be held during December 15-17th, instead of October as earlier planned, at Patong Beach in Phuket. The event expects to spice up the tourism mood for the region’s high season, especially adventure tourism. The event will comprise many activities including rock climbing and canoeing
Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 3:17 pm Post subject: Jazz Festivals
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Jazz in Thailand, "Jazz Royale Festival", to honour HM the King
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is to hold the inaugural greatest jazz festival of the year, “Jazz Royale Festival”, with the cooperation from the Thai Airways International Public Co., Ltd. , TMB Bank Public Company Limited, and TMB Asset Management Co., Ltd. The purpose of organizing this festival is to honour His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, as the world's royal musician, on the occasion of his 80th birthday celebration in 2007. The event will be held during December 9-17, 2006, with more than 100 world-class artists and staff taking part. Led by Kenny G, McCoy Tyner, Nancy Wilson, Chris Botti, Regina Carter Quintet, and The Dizzy Gillespie(tm) All-Star Big Band, the event will take place in four main cities of Thailand, comprising Bangkok, Pattaya, Chiang Mai, and Phuket. Part of the proceeds will go to H.M. the King's royal patronage projects.
The festival will be held on four stages. It will take place in four cities. The first stage will start in Bangkok at Sanam Suapa during December 9-10. The second stage will follow at the Horseshoe Point in Pattaya during December 11-12. The third stage will be held at Sanam Hor Silp in Chiang Mai University during December 14-15, and the curtain will close at Karon Beach in Phuket during December 16-17.
In this occasion, all the artists will play H.M. the King's musical works. This unprecedented event will be accounted as the biggest jazz festival in the country's history.
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Phuket International Blues Festival Feb. 16 - 17, 2007
Schedule:
Friday February 16, 2007
8:30-19:40: Blue On Blue, Bangkok
20:00-21:10: The Blues Machine, Pattaya
21:30-22:40: Soi Dog Blues Band, Bangkok
23:00-00:10: Victor Brox, U.K.
Saturday February 17, 2007
18:30 - 19:40: Cannonball, Bangkok
20:00 - 21:10: Groove Doctors, Phuket
21:30 - 22:40: Kyla Brox, U.K.
23:00 - 00:10: The Rich Harper Band, U.S.A.
Sunday Februry 18, 2007
21:00: All-star Jam Session (Location TBA)
IMPORTANT
Event dates and programme details may be subject to change.Many of the festivals and events listed on Thailand's official calendar of annual events are traditional Buddhist or folk festivals, the date of which is either determined by the Buddhist lunar calendar and waxing and waning moon. These are not staged events. The festivals reflect the rhythm of life in rural Thai villages and local traditions as observed in times past. To ensure you have the most updated information, please reconfirm details prior to travel. _________________ K O R A T - I N F O
Chiang Mai International Art and Culture Festival 2007
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to invite you to the 10th Chiang Mai International Art and Culture Festival to be held at the Three Kings Monument and the Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Centre between 1-9 April 2007.
Various stage performances will be seen throughout the nine days. There will be music by the Royal Thai Navy’s Band and Rudklao Amratisha. Dance performances will come from different regions with cultural shows from Japan and Lao PDR. Lanna’s puppet shows will be presented. There will also be music by the ETC Band, together with invited artists: Wiyada Komarakun na Nakhon, Jennifer Kim, Koh Mr. Saxman, and Ford Sopchai Kraiyoonsen. You will enjoy dancesport with the Suntaraporn Band, as well as visit art pavilions and the art market around the Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Centre.
During the Festival, Lanna traditions which have long been passed down will also be held in Chiang Mai, such as Poi Sang Long (ordination of novices) at Wat Pa Pao, Thai Lanna royal drum competition at the ground of the Three Kings Monument, Lap Mueang (spicy meat salad) Fair, and Pi Mai Mueang (New Year Festival) at Lanna Wisdom School.
Activities including art pavilions, an art market, workshops, Lanna’s puppet making, and graphic arts from the Mekong Arts and Cultural Project, will be held around the Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Centre from 16.00 – 22.00 hrs.
The stage performances at the ground of the Three Kings Monument are scheduled from 18.00 – 22.00 hrs. as follows:
1 April 2007 - Opening Ceremony.
- The Royal Thai Navy’s Band and Rudklao Amratisha.
2 April 2007 - Northern-styled dance from the Chiang Mai Dramatic Arts College.
3 April 2007 - Traditional Thai dance from the Suphan Buri Dramatic Arts College.
4 April 2007 - Isan-styled dance from the Roi Et Dramatic Arts College.
5 April 2007 - Southern-styled dance from the Phatthalung Dramatic Arts College.
6 April 2007 - Cultural performance by the ‘Meinichi Academic’ from Japan.
- Cultural performance from Luang Prabang, Lao PDR.
- Cultural performance from China, Myanmar, and Vietnam, and northern folk songs
by a group of international students from Chiang Mai University.
7 April 2007 - Lanna’s puppet show by Hobby Hut Puppet Troupe , and Krabong lao puppet
show from Vientiane, Lao PDR.
- The ETC Band and invited artists: Wiyada Komarakun na Nakhon, Jennifer Kim,
Koh Mr. Saxman, and Ford Sopchai Kraiyoonsen.
8 April 2007 - Lanna’s puppet show by Hobby Hut Puppet Troupe , and Krabong Lao puppet
show from Vientiane, Lao PDR.
- Entertainment performances by Lanna folk artists such as Khru AetPhanuthat
Aphichanathong and the comic group of Chai Chuanchim, Kao Tuam and Withun
Chaiphrom.
9 April 2007 - Music by the Suntaraporn Band.
- The Suntaraporn Band.
- The Chiang Mai Ballroom Dance Club.
For more information, contact
the Events Promotion Division,
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)
Tel. 0 2250 5500 ext. 3475-8
TAT Call Centre 1672.
www.chiangmaiart2007.com _________________ K O R A T - I N F O
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