Art Fest Features 3D Street Art

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Chiang Mai Fest Launches Thailand’s first Art on the Street

One of the many artists involved in the Chiang Mai Art Fest 2012 begins his fantastic 3 D artwork on the pavement near 3 Kings Monument.

Earth Wind & Fire and the Tourism Authority of Thailand kicked off the second Chiang Mai Fest with the first “Street Painting Festival” in Thailand on March 23, 2012.

The festival will run from March 23rd to April 7th at the Three Kings Monument in Chiang Mai city center. The 16-day event encompasses the “Art on Street” exhibition and the “Street Painting” workshop by world-famous street painters: Melanie Stemmell Van Latum and Remco Van Latum from the US/Netherlands, Lysa Ashley from the US, Tony Cuboliquido from Italy, Juandres Vera from Mexico and Ruben Poncia from the Netherlands.

Yut Wanichanond, Consultant to Earth Wind & Fire, said: the Street Painting Festival is a “not-to-miss event” as this is the first time in Thailand that high-profile street painters are gathered together to transform Chiang Mai into a temporary outdoor art gallery.

He said: “Thai travelers and foreign expatriates will have the chance to experience the world-class artistic talents without having to travel to Europe or the US. For international tourists, the street painting event is a bonus on top of Chiang Mai’s diverse natural and cultural attractions and the famous Songkran Festival which will take place a week later.”

Chiang Mai’s first and only International Music Festival will be held for the second consecutive year April 6^th and 7th at the Three Kings Monument as part of the Chiang Mai Fest 2012.

The two-day evening stage event will feature world-class music and performances by artists from all over the world such as German contemporary singer Thomas Kiessling, South African opera - classic pop crossover male vocal group Il Quinto, American Blues and Soul revivalist band Blues Brothers and Thai musical maestro Neung Jakkawal.

Leading hotels in Chiang Mai are joining the Chiang Mai Fest 2012 with an international food fair that highlights top-quality dishes, fine wine and specially-blended beverages.

For more information, 053 292 224, [email protected]. www.chiangmaifest.com

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Edited March 24, 2012 by ChiangMaiMail