Description: Every culture has a belief system. The Tai have a belief in Theravada Buddhism, spirit power, healing, astrology, magic, and cosmology. These beliefs are expressed in their manuscripts, mural paintings, and textiles.This presentation will give participants a deeper understanding of the foundations of Tai society and will also lay the foundation for Susan’s two […]
Itinerary: 9:00 Talk on mural paintings by Dr. Susan Conway at the LLL Center. She will explain how Lan Na Tai mural paintings are unique works of art which portray the history, culture, and customs of the people as well as giving insight into Buddhist teaching and practice. She will also explain the painting techniques […]
Description: On Valentine’s Day 2025, we rode the “Korean Wave” and explored the world of K-dramas. In 2026, we’ll be flying on the “Thai Wind” as Thailand’s own hugely successful “BL” “Boys’ Love” or “Y” dramas have been called. We’ll be finding out what they are (and what they’re not) and asking how the BL […]
Itinerary: 9:00 Talk by Susan Conway on Lan Na Tai textiles. Lan Na Tai textiles are an expression of the well-balanced rhythms of social and religious customs that existed when women were weavers. They also express ethnic identity and class. Fewer women weave today, but those who do continue to produce fabulous textiles. Throughout the […]
Itinerary: This presentation combines both a lecture and demonstration by Ajarn Waewdao Sirisook and dancers from the Sirisook Dance Theatre. The theme is how Lanna people integrated their beliefs, philosophy, and daily routines into a dance performance as shown through the dance movements, costumes, and sometimes in the songs. The performance will include Fauwn Tee […]
Itinerary: 8:30 am Depart from Lifelong Learning Payap Center 9:00 am Arrive at the Mae Jo cherry processing facility. Our guide, Richard Mann, will explain the different wet milling processes that they use, as well as some new processes that they are developing. Cherry pulping and drying will be available to see. 10:30 am– Head to Lanna […]
Dates: Tuesday, January 27, and February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2026 Description National Artists have been recognized and supported by the Office of the National Culture Commission of Thailand since 1985. They are respected as valued resources in the representation of Thai culture in the fields of Fine Art, Architecture, Literature and the Performing Arts. […]
Dates: Wednesdays, January 14, 21, 28; February 4, 11, 18, 25; March 4 2026 Description Yoga can help you learn to move with awareness and find balance physically and mentally. In this introductory course, participants will learn practical yoga movements that can be done on a daily basis to improve flexibility, strength, balance and mindfulness. […]
Building artistic skills to encourage participants to capture personal experiences on the go, turning sketches into meaningful memories. Dates: Thursdays, February 12, 19, 26 and March 5, 2026 Description Prepare Your Own Visual Travel Journal continues from the first four weeks. At the end of this course students will complete their own journal. The course […]
Description A weekly gathering to offer support to one another through friendship, conversation, sharing resources and referrals, and simply offering a listening ear Additional Information: Each session is led by a support group facilitator. Conversation topics vary each session according to topics on the minds of the persons attending that day. Day and Time: Meetings […]