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BAN LAO WIANG CULTURAL TOURISM COMMUNITY Uttaradit BAN LAO WIANG CULTURAL TOURISM COMMUNITY, Uttaradit Migrants from Vientiane first arrived in Thailand during the Rama III period aer the Anouvong rebels were suppressed in 1828. Traveling south, one group eventually settled in the country’s Uttaradit province, bringing with them their distinct Lao Vieng culture. At Had Song Kwai, you can experience this blend of lifestyle that has been kept mostly the same for over 100 years. Tuck into Thai-Laos food, participate in traditional cra, fabric and cooking workshops and join the locals as they make oerings to the monks as part of an early morning alms-giving ceremony. ACTIVITIES Experience the lifestyle of Lao Wiang people. Make some snacks from bananas like sweet banana chips. Sew and screen patterns on eco-friendly fabric bags. Make mud-yom fabrics and design your own patterns. Cook up some traditional Lao Wiang dishes with the locals. Make rattan carrying racks and recycled brooms. Learn how to sing and play Thai ‘long drums’. PROGRAM 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS DAY 1 08.10 am. Welcome the travelling team from Bangkok from flight DD8302 at the arrival terminal, Chiang Mai International Airport and transfer to Laowiang Community, Had Song Kwae, Uttaradit Province Breakfast is served on the way to Uttaradit 10.00 am. Visit the Thai Elephant Conservation Center, Lampang Province 12.00 pm. Lunch nearby the famous Wat Phra That Lampang Luang and then visit this temple aer 01.30 pm. Leave for Laos Viang Community in the neighboring Uttaradit Province 04.30 pm. Arrive at the Laos Viang Community, Hat Song Kwae, Uttaradit Province and receive a warm welcome with beautiful garlands and herbal drinks 05.00 pm. Check-in at the homestay and free time 06.00 pm. Dinner at the homestay DAY 2 06.00 am. Alms-giving and merit-making at the Culture Street, Laos Viang Community, Hat Song Kwae 08.00 am. Experience the local way of life and breakfast with the local people at Hat Song Kwae Temple 09.00 am. Learn about handicras of the community: Cloth bags, which you can try making yourself for something to bring back home as a souvenir 12.00 pm. Lunch at the homestay 01.00 pm. Make local dishes such as Thai stued peppers and Thai pancakes 04.00 pm. Leisure time 06.00 pm. Dinner at the homestay DAY 3 06.00 am. Alms-giving and merit-making at the Culture Street, Laos Viang Community, Hat Song Kwae 07.00 am. Breakfast the homestay 09.00 am. “Baai Sri Su Kwan” ceremony for friendship between the local people and the travelling group 11.00 am. Lunch with the community before leaving 02.00 pm. Bid farewell to Laos Viang Community and head to Phitsanulok Airport 03.15 pm. Return to Don Muang International Airport Bangkok with Nok Air, flight DD8407 PROGRAM 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS Program 3 Days 2 Nights DAY 1 Number of visitors 1 person 2 persons 3 persons 4 persons 5 persons 6-10 persons 08.10 am. Welcome the travelling team from Bangkok from flight DD8302 at the Rate/Person (THB) 7,500 6,750 6,500 6,375 6,300 6,250 arrival terminal, Chiang Mai International Airport and transfer to Laowiang Community, Had Song Kwae, Uttaradit Province Breakfast is served on the way to Uttaradit Program 6 Days 5 Nights 10.00 am. Visit the Thai Elephant Conservation Center, Lampang Province Number of visitors 1 person 2 persons 3 persons 4 persons 5 persons 6-10 persons 12.00 pm. Lunch nearby the famous Wat Phra That Lampang Luang and then visit this temple aer Rate/Person (THB) 18,000 16,500 16,000 15,750 15,600 15,500 01.30 pm. Leave for Laos Viang Community in the neighboring Uttaradit Province 04.30 pm. Arrive at the Laos Viang Community, Hat Song Kwae, Uttaradit Province and receive a warm welcome with beautiful garlands and herbal drinks Program 7 Days 6 Nights 05.00 pm. Check-in at the homestay and free time Number of visitors 1 person 2 persons 3 persons 4 persons 5 persons 6-10 persons 06.00 pm. Dinner at the homestay Rate/Person (THB) 21,000 19,250 18,700 18,375 18,200 18,100 DAY 2 06.00 am. Alms-giving and merit-making at the Culture Street, Laos Viang Community, Hat Song Kwae 08.00 am. Experience the local way of life and breakfast with the local people at Hat Song Kwae Temple 09.00 am. Learn about handicras of the community: Cloth bags, which you can try making yourself for something to bring back home as a souvenir 12.00 pm. Lunch at the homestay 01.00 pm. Make local dishes such as Thai stued peppers and Thai pancakes 04.00 pm. Leisure time 06.00 pm. Dinner at the homestay DAY 3 06.00 am. Alms-giving and merit-making at the Culture Street, Laos Viang Community, Hat Song Kwae 07.00 am. Breakfast the homestay 09.00 am. “Baai Sri Su Kwan” ceremony for friendship between the local people and the travelling group 11.00 am. Lunch with the community before leaving 02.00 pm. Bid farewell to Laos Viang Community and head to Phitsanulok Airport 03.15 pm. Return to Don Muang International Airport Bangkok with Nok Air, flight DD8407 WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? Learn about beliefs and traditions that have been inherited for generations. This is most notable by observing the community’s unique Lao-Wiang costumes, merit-making, traditional long drum dance, folk songs and culinary arts which still thrive today. HOME STAY 20 homestays with a capacity to accommodate 150 visitors in total (1 homestay/6 persons) .