Aj. Waewdao Sirisook will present on Lanna dance's revitalization, covering its history, ethnic influences, and costumes, along with demonstrating key dances reflecting Lanna's spiritual traditions. Joined by students, they'll perform notable dances including Fawn Leb and Fawn Sao Mai, followed by a Q&A. Ideal for dance enthusiasts and those curious about Northern Thai culture.
Description: Join us for Chocolate Making and Tasting at Siamaya Chocolate Do you love chocolate? Who do you know who loves chocolate? Learn how Chiang Mai based, award winning Siamaya Chocolate, handcrafts delicious all-natural chocolate bars using Thai cocoa beans and sugars and infuses them with Thai flavors. We'll begin our tour to see where […]
Description: Visakha Bucha Day is the most sacred Thai Buddhist holiday. It commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha. It is held on the full moon day of every sixth lunar month which will be May 22nd this year. Join us for an illuminating lecture about this sacred holiday. We will learn about […]
Dates: May 29; June 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2024 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cost: 1,300 THB for all five weeks Description: Yoga can help you learn to move with awareness and find balance physically and mentally. In this introductory course of Yoga in Chiang Mai, participants will learn practical yoga movements that […]
Description: The Inanna Project is a long-term creative initiative bringing to life a cycle of Sumerian poems based on the ancient figure of the High Priestess, Inanna. Central in Sumerian mythology, Inanna does not just represent a deity, but is a symbol of femininity, spirituality and fortitude. Her story, etched into the annals of human […]
Description: Chiang Mai in Paper and Paint, an Art Exhibit Lifelong Learning Payap invites you to our very first art exhibit and opening. Artist and teacher Amy Dapice shares her unique vision of Chiang Mai in new works depicting our colorful city and its environs. These mixed media paintings allow us to see Thailand anew […]
Dates: May 29; June 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2024 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Cost: 1,300 THB for all five weeks Description: Yoga can help you learn to move with awareness and find balance physically and mentally. In this introductory course of Yoga in Chiang Mai, participants will learn practical yoga movements that […]
Description: A Zoom presentation by the authors of The Social Life of Teak (River Books, 2023), sharing photographs and stories from the book, and discussing the process of making this book. Tracing human interactions with the world’s most famous tropical timber species, The Social Life of Teak maps worlds revolving around teak forests, trees and […]
Description: Join our photography interest group, dedicated to bringing together individuals who share a passion for photography. Whether vou are a seasoned photographer or a beginner just starting out, our meetings will provide an engaging and supportive environment where you can learn, share tips and tricks, and review each other's work. The group will explore […]
Description: Chiang Mai is well-known for its ancient architecture and cultural diversity. Focusing on some of the political history of the past century, anthropologist Jane M. Ferguson will discuss the historical background of the ethnic Shan, their historical relationships with both Shan States in present-day Myanmar as well as Northern Thai Lanna kingdoms and later […]