Donnyboy Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Someone mentioned to me the other day its back, dec 9-11, the night bazaar changklan rd. Any one else hear about it? No signage that ive seen so cant confirm. It was good fun last time i attended 6 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMKiwi Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Hope its not like the Kings Cross Mardi Gras. Not really my cup of tea.... whatever steers you boat I expect. But a normal street type party is bloody great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMKiwi Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Sorry. ...in answer to your question, I don't know but will ask around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daoyai Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Mardi Gras in Dec. ? I suppose ,from looking at some expats everyday is Fat Tuesday or mon - sun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceChee Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I agree ...I don't have anything against a good festival but I think some festivals are not in sync with Lanna culture no matter how much fun it may be As the world globalizes and every distance shortened ...we should leave some experiences for itself I think a Mardi Gras parade is best experienced in Sydney or Brazil ...let's leave Chiang Mai alone for this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipperylobster Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I agree ...I don't have anything against a good festival but I think some festivals are not in sync with Lanna culture no matter how much fun it may be As the world globalizes and every distance shortened ...we should leave some experiences for itself I think a Mardi Gras parade is best experienced in Sydney or Brazil ...let's leave Chiang Mai alone for this one I would enjoy it, if a bunch of girls with g strings and peacock feathers rode on the back of floats, throwing candy at me while they were dancing the "Samba".... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillyflower Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Rather la Cote d'Azur or New Orleans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMHomeboy78 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I agree ...I don't have anything against a good festival but I think some festivals are not in sync with Lanna culture no matter how much fun it may be As the world globalizes and every distance shortened ...we should leave some experiences for itself I think a Mardi Gras parade is best experienced in Sydney or Brazil ...let's leave Chiang Mai alone for this one Excellent point about globalization, Lawrence. East is east, and West is west... etc., etc. Historically, Mardi Gras was a bacchanal before the ritual fast of Lent, as practiced in Catholic countries all over Europe and Latin America. Although the festival itself dates from the Middle Ages, the name "Mardi Gras" has traditionally been associated with the festivities in New Orleans since the city was founded in 1718 by the French. The first Mardi Gras carnival parade was held there in 1837, setting the tone for the modern celebration which has since been followed with alacrity by some other cities, notably Rio de Janeiro. Laissez le bon temps rouler! ...but not in Chiang Mai. We have enough wild multi-day orgies without adding another one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torrens54 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 There was an advertising campaign in Australia many years ago for a Laxative called, "Laxetes" The slogan they used was: Happy and Gay, The Laxette Way! Just thought it might be interesting ahead of the Gay Parade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Just thought it might be interesting ahead of the Gay Parade. I got the idea that Mardi Gras was mostly a gay thing in Chiang Mai. Does this mean that was correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scd Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 It appears unlikely that it is happening this year. Zero advertising and the shopkeepers know nothing about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Lawrence Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Hope its not like the Kings Cross Mardi Gras. Not really my cup of tea.... whatever steers you boat I expect. But a normal street type party is bloody great. They put a lot of spit and polish into the ones up the Cross............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar2 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 don't know about Mardi Gras but there are more festivals going on this month and over the next 2 months than i can ever remember. many are on simultaneously. traffic is going to be madness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceChee Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Year with globalization and the apps available for travel ...the real experience of walking somewhere unchartered is all gone Most travel today centered around itinerary planning and for me that takes the fun away from most travel Gifts and souvenirs that used to be exclusive to travel are now available online dimming the experience same with festivals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just_Elaine Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I think last year there was a festival called something that reminded me of Mardi Gras, but it wasn't that (Le Carnival or something). Anyway, it was a celebration on Nimman Soi 1. I think it was around this time. Maybe someone else knows ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scd Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Off topic - sort of. There will be something called the "Pop Up" festival taking place at the vacant block of land close to the Rivermarket restaurant. This weekend i think. There's signage down there. Dave2, do your thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scd Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 (edited) Off topic - sort of. There will be something called the "Pop Up" festival taking place at the vacant block of land close to the Rivermarket restaurant. This weekend i think. There's signage down there. Dave2, do your thing! Ok, it's called Pop Market, is on this Saturday and Sunday between 2pm and 10pm at the 140 year old Lanna house, and is a market for local designers to sell their wares as part of Chiang Mai Design Week. Edited December 9, 2014 by scd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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