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[harsu]

With help from Woraphat and a bit of walking around this morning- the Circle of Culture has been found. It's at the Flower show site -and is (yes!) the big concrete circle where the Akha swing and hilltribe buildings were.  They were erecting a stage there this morning.

[Joel Barlow]

Just back from the World Colors @ Chiangrai thingy where the hilltribe houses from the Flower Festival still are. Todd TongDi was MC - he's been on many a Thai stage for well over 2 decades, speaks Thai quite well. Tomorrow, Sunday, is the last day, with School Shows starting at 6 pm, Ongsasin Cnetral Rhythm at 7 then Hmong Superstar, World Colors of Lahu, Dara-ang, PuTai and Kamu... lastly, at 10:30 a Farewell Jam.
In all, nicely weird, with a tiny yurt, a teepee made of crepe or something, a Thai on digereedoo, a Lakota hoop dancer/flutist who looked and spoke quite White by me... some interesting write-ups (including about Lanna trade with Mongolia - I'd LOVE to see evidence of THAT!!!), and lots of food, handicrafts and drinks. Oh, and Karen kids were doing a neat dance between moving bamboo poles. Plenty of parking, all free.

[Joel Barlow]

pics at www.chianghaimag.blogspot.com
I tried to post them here but somehow could not...

[harsu]

On March 31st there is going to be an "Open House' at Le Meridien resort.  Open from 9am until 9pm, with free entrance.  It is a 'one of a kind social and cultural event'  in 'celebration of Chiang rai's 750th anniversary'.  The event is being co-produced by Prataap Jai.  The event will include a one day only art exhibition featuring many of CR province's most well- known artists, fashion show(S)  org. by  Chez moi, etc  etc etc.  All designed to showcase WHAT CHIANGRAI HAS TO OFFER.

Edited by harsu, 2012-03-18 09:48:21.

[brianmarinus]

If you don't yet know.... please save the date! That's right! On the 31st of this month Prataap Jai will be holding an outdoor gallery exhibition at Le Meridian Chiang Rai. In addition, we will be putting on the opening ceremony. Registration is at 9, come see local talent present this event by 10! Come one, come all!

[maidu]

I went to one of the four evenings of music last month.  It might have been the same venue that Joel refers to as World Colors @ Chiangrai    I believe it was put on by a farang named 'Todd.'  I spoke with Todd on the phone, prior to the events.  Nice fellow.  The venue was at a large parcel by the river, alongside a college - by the bridge just east (downriver) of the main 'super hwy' bridge.
I chose the night which featured 'American music.'  I didn't stay long enough to hear the featured music, as the sound system was too loud for the opening acts.  The Hill tribe performances looked good (and I wanted to enjoy them), but the sound was so loud that the fidelity was abysmal and hurt my ears.  I'm not saying this to find fault, but to hopefully offer a suggestion for improving future performances.

Note to organizers:  If you hire a Thai crew to do the sound for the stage, they're going to crank up their equipment as loud as mechanically possible. Fidelity (quality of sound) seems to be an alien concept in Thailand.  Even with earplugs, there would still be the grainy, poppy sound, even if the volume was muffled.

[scorpio1945]

harsu, on 2012-03-18 09:47:43, said:

On March 31st there is going to be an "Open House' at Le Meridien resort.  Open from 9am until 9pm, with free entrance.  It is a 'one of a kind social and cultural event'  in 'celebration of Chiang rai's 750th anniversary'.  The event is being co-produced by Prataap Jai.  The event will include a one day only art exhibition featuring many of CR province's most well- known artists, fashion show(S)  org. by  Chez moi, etc  etc etc.  All designed to showcase WHAT CHIANGRAI HAS TO OFFER.

Anyone going?

[maidu]

scorpio1945, on 2012-03-30 22:23:55, said:

harsu, on 2012-03-18 09:47:43, said:

On March 31st there is going to be an "Open House' at Le Meridien resort.  Open from 9am until 9pm, with free entrance.  It is a 'one of a kind social and cultural event'  in 'celebration of Chiang rai's 750th anniversary'.  The event is being co-produced by Prataap Jai.  The event will include a one day only art exhibition featuring many of CR province's most well- known artists, fashion show(S)  org. by  Chez moi, etc  etc etc.  All designed to showcase WHAT CHIANGRAI HAS TO OFFER.

Anyone going?

I'm going - am scheduled to do a solo set of music mid-afternoon. Planning oldies, motown, blues.
Heard it's a free event.  Fashion show later on (I'm not one of the models, sorry).

[harsu]

We're going along to the afternoon events.

[villagefarang]

Probably late afternoon for us.

[nampeungdeuonhaa]

Community Events!   Well... sorry to say there will be no more community events at Prataap Jai (which is now for sale) in the classifieds section of Thai Visa.  But we are planning on maintaining a community calendar.  I don't know if this is the kind of thing that gets removed from Thai Visa or not, but if you know of any events coming up in Chiang Rai feel free to upload them to the Prataap jai event calendar on our website.  We will post both Thai and Expat based events in the province.  Thanks all and a second thanks to all those who came out to see Prataap Jai's Outdoor Gallery at Le Meridian Chiang Rai's Open House.  If anyone has any feedback about the event feel free to send me a line and I will see it gets to LMCR.

A.

[harrry]

nampeungdeuonhaa, on 2012-04-17 16:17:55, said:

Community Events!   Well... sorry to say there will be no more community events at Prataap Jai (which is now for sale) in the classifieds section of Thai Visa.  But we are planning on maintaining a community calendar.  I don't know if this is the kind of thing that gets removed from Thai Visa or not, but if you know of any events coming up in Chiang Rai feel free to upload them to the Prataap jai event calendar on our website.  We will post both Thai and Expat based events in the province.  Thanks all and a second thanks to all those who came out to see Prataap Jai's Outdoor Gallery at Le Meridian Chiang Rai's Open House.  If anyone has any feedback about the event feel free to send me a line and I will see it gets to LMCR.

A.

Very sad to see you couldnt make a go of it.
I really wanted to go to some of your things but it is a bit difficult for me. I hope things work out better with whatever you manage to find to do.

[scorpio1945]

nampeungdeuonhaa, on 2012-04-17 16:17:55, said:

Community Events!   Well... sorry to say there will be no more community events at Prataap Jai (which is now for sale) in the classifieds section of Thai Visa.  But we are planning on maintaining a community calendar.  I don't know if this is the kind of thing that gets removed from Thai Visa or not, but if you know of any events coming up in Chiang Rai feel free to upload them to the Prataap jai event calendar on our website.  We will post both Thai and Expat based events in the province.  Thanks all and a second thanks to all those who came out to see Prataap Jai's Outdoor Gallery at Le Meridian Chiang Rai's Open House.  If anyone has any feedback about the event feel free to send me a line and I will see it gets to LMCR.

A.

Glad to see you will still be around CR.

[Joel Barlow]

Is this a "community event"? They're out protesting again, this time at the "new" airport, protesting the rapidly increasing cost of living. Wonder if they'll keep voting for their purported "heros" Mr T and Younger Sister?
Also, anyone else notice that when the flooding emptied Big C and Tops Super of packaged goods, Taan PiiRiiya opened several new stores full of goodies? Considering recent rains, I'd say getting ready to stock up is a good idea! I sure miss Tops Super Appy Plaza; the one by Edison sells hardly anything, the one at Central/Robinson, well, at least it has some good fresh stuff... (while adding to our cost of living increases).

[scorpio1945]

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To be held here at the Legend this coming Saturday.

Edited by scorpio1945, 2012-05-05 16:29:47.

[scorpio1945]

I got my tickets. Anyone else going?

[scorpio1945]

They did a good job and the food was great.

[villagefarang]

scorpio1945, on 2012-05-13 10:57:54, said:

They did a good job and the food was great.

I know it is painful but could you part with a little more information?   How was the turnout and who did you sit with?  What did they serve?  Would you go again?