TAT organizes tourism event in Chiang Rai

 

 

CHIANG RAI, 13 February 2017 (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) organized a tourism event in Chiang Rai to promote the province’s traditional performances and arts. 

The opening ceremony took place at Baandum Museum which belongs to a Thai national artist, Thawan Duchanee. Deputy Chiang Rai Governor Boonwet Sipuangjai and TAT Director Lertchai Wangtrakuldee were among the attendees. 

Held under the title ‘Warm Up The City of Arts’, the event was made possible under the collaboration between the TAT and local artists. It is now being held in three different locations including Baandum Museum, Art Bridge Chiang Rai and V. Vajiramedhi Art Museum, and will continue until Valentine’s Day. 

At Baandam Museum, visitors will enjoy traditional performing arts throughout the day from 9 am to 7 pm. They can also visit Art Bridge to enjoy street food and paintings in a relaxing ambiance from 5 – 11 pm. 

Those interested in arts and Buddhism are encouraged to visit V. Vajiramedhi Art Museum which is open from 9 am until 5 pm.

 

-- nnt 2017-02-13

4 hours ago, webfact said:

‘Warm Up The City of Arts’

Don't forget that's the city where they arrested a backpacker on his three day stay and several others for singing at an open mic night for working without a work permit. City of Arts my #%$&.

4 hours ago, webfact said:

.....will continue until Valentine’s Day.

 

Thanks for the early heads-up.  

10 minutes ago, Lupatria said:

Don't forget that's the city where they arrested a backpacker on his three day stay and several others for singing at an open mic night for working without a work permit. City of Arts my #%$&.

Works for me....keep the back packers out of Chiang Rai and leave it for the OAPs.......

Been there, done that...Watching grass grow is far more interesting...SERIOUSLY...!

13 hours ago, fish monger said:

Been there, done that...Watching grass grow is far more interesting...SERIOUSLY...!

Nothing like  evenings of brainless drunken blabber,  highlighted with  some good ol' bar fights in Bangkok, Phuket or Pattaya....SERIOUSLY...!