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January 21th, 2012 to January 22th, 2012 No comment Posted by admin

To celebrate Thai kite flying history and culture, Traditional Thai Kite Festival 2012 will be held in Chiang Mai during January 21 -22, 2012 at PTIS international school.

Hosted by Traidhos Three-Generation Community for Learning and  PTIS International School, the annual Thai Kite Festival is back again to paint the sky of Chiang Mai with colorful displays of both Chula (male) and Pakpao (female) kites.

Now in Chiang Mai, Traditional Thai Kite Festival 2012 features a huge kite flying show  by professional kite fliers, kite flying competitions, and history of royal kite flying exhibition. Besides, guests to the event are welcome to join kite making workshops and practice flying a kite with professionals.

Aside from observing the colorful kite soaring and spinning in the sky, everyone will also enjoy live music, delicious Thai and Western food, entertaining circus skill workshops, and much more throughout the day.

Whether you're a visitor wanting to have a good time while being able to merge with Thai culture or look for a relaxed family activity, come along and be part of this festive Kite Festival with us.

Entry fee is 100 baht including your DIY kite at one of the workshops and one Raffle Prize entry (top prize is a buffet lunch for two at the Shangri-La Hotel).

How to get to Traditional Thai Kite Festival

The festival is located in Mae Rim, about 20km from Chiang Mai city center.

1) Take the 107 Highway out of Chiang Mai and watch out for the PTIS road signs.

2) Take a red songthaew (Rod Daeng) from Thapae Gate to “Prem Center”, Mae Rim, ~THB400 total. You may have to try a few before you find one that will come here.

3) Take a yellow Mae Rim songthaew from Warorot Market for THB16 per person. After about 30-40 minutes you will pass Makro on the right. Press the stop button when you see the next footbridge. Walk under the bridge and take a bike taxi to “Prem Center” – normally THB100 for one person or THB200 for 2+ people.

4) Call us on in advance to book a van from your hotel or hostel – THB800 per van. Please call (+66) 053-301500 ext. 5014 for reservation.

For more information please contact
Michael Horrocks
PTIS International School
Address:  234 Moo 3, T. Huay Sai, A. Mae Rim, Chiang Mai
Phone: +66 (0)53 301 500
Email: michaelh@ptis.ac.th

Date: January 21-22, 2012 (11 am. - 5 pm.)
Venue: Traidhos Three-Generation Community for Learning, PTIS International School

 

This article is published with permission from Thailand-TravelOnline.com


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