Tai communities in Chiang Mai share a unique ethno-linguistic background. It has linked them across borders from China to Thailand through Burma and Laos. Our Southeast Asian historian, Dr. Rattanaporn Sethakul, introduced us to three Tai groups that have made important contributions to the history and culture of Chiang Mai. Followed by a day trip excursion to discover these Tai communities and learn more in person.
Description This three-day, two-night excursion offered participants the opportunity to see and learn from Lanna scholar and professor, Dr. Ratanaporn Sethakul, Ph.D., about the history, culture, architecture, and way of life of the people in Phayao, a charming city...
Itinerary 8:30 am- Departed from Lifelong Learning Payap Center. 9:00 am- Arrived at the Mae Jo cherry processing facility. The guide, Richard Mann, explained the different wet milling processes they used, as well as some new processes they were developing. Cherry...
Description: This 4-session art course explored the basic concepts of art in a fun way. Attendees were challenged to draw a self-portrait without observing, to draw the negative space to reflect positive space objects, to draw flowers in an abstract way, and to draw...