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AWAY JOURNEYS OF PICHAYA SVASTI

Farming fair in Ang Thong NORTHERN ART Until Feb 14, the “Farm Produce And Prized Products Of Ang Thong Fair” will take place at Wat Khun Inthapramun in Visiting handicraft villages in the Pho Thong , Ang Thong province, from 8.30am-4.30pm. North of provides opportunities The objectives are to promote farming, food safety and local products, and hands-on experiences for tourists to learn introduce new farming technology and boost cultural tourism. Activities include about another aspect of cultural tourism exhibitions on agriculture, the display of a 100m-long vegetable tunnel, the sale STORY AND PHOTOS: PICHAYA SVASTI of local products and food, a light and sound show on the history of the temple, ravel is fun, especially when it can Buakhieo and Dee Kaewsamut, an 86-year- cultural performances, dragon and lion be carried out under uncommon old couple, are the founders of the co-operative. dances and singing and buffalo contests. themes. The North is charming Buakhieo, or Grandma Khieo, has been con- Contact the Tourism Authority of for the beauty of its nature, art and serving the creel weaving tradition by adding The ‘Tracing The Fading Legacy: Stories Of Living Legends’ Exhibition. Thailand (TAT)’s Suphan Buri Office at culture. Visiting the North to learn new and unique designs, artistic touches and 03-553-6030 or 03-552-5880. Tand appreciate traditional craftsmanship is an commercial value to the craft. Also, she has been Couple Sa-ngiam and Charal Panwai founded interesting idea, inspired by the ongoing exhi- promoting and upgrading Ban Pa Bong’s tradi- Ban Hong Kok Yaeng Mat Weaving Group. Straw bird Fair bition “Tracing The Fading Legacy: Stories Of tional woven basketry from household supplies “All masters inherited the art from ancestors. From Feb 8-17, the annual Straw Bird Living Legends” at Raya Heritage, Chiang Mai, into unique decorative art. They make these arts and crafts ... with love Fair and Red Cross Fair will be held at that will run until the end of March as a tribute “In the old days, every family in Ban Pa Bong every day and wish to forward the knowledge the sports stadium and in the Khuan to handicraft masters and teachers. knew how to weave creels. Since I can remem- to all of us. We admire and are proud of them Riang Hin area in front of the pro- The art installation of khong, a creel for catch- ber, I have always been making my own creel and want to see them continue what they do,” vincial hall in Muang district, Chai ing fish, and piat, a basket or hamper, on view at baskets, hampers and other personal wares,” Chatchawan Thongdeelert, founder of Lanna Nat province. the exhibition, can inspire tourists to visit Ban she recalled. Wisdom School in Nakhon Chiang Mai Munic- Visitors can view straw figures of Pa Bong Luang Weaver Cooperative (Mae Khieo In the same , basket weaver Butr ipality, said. birds, buy One Tambon One Product Khong Luang) in tambon Pa Bong, Saraphi dis- Tamsri, or Uncle Butr, has spent most of his free The school is where visitors can enjoy north- goods, try local food and watch cultural trict of Chiang Mai. time weaving baskets for personal use and sale ern art and handicrafts by more than 100 partic- performances, straw bird and beauty since he was a little boy. ipating masters who teach the art at their own contests and concerts. On Feb 8, the The display of eid, a tool for separating seeds houses in over 30 northern communities. It is opening ceremony will begin at 4pm from cotton fibres, and fuem, a traditional a perfect choice for them to visit for observing with parades of straw birds. wooden loom, have sparked visitors’ interest the teaching of local cuisine and handicraft Contact the provincial administration in the Ban Na Dao community, Soem Ngam making, such as cotton dyeing with natural office at 05-641-1234. district of . There, cotton colours, pottery, basketry, northern auspicious weaver Fun Tuntui, or Grandma Fun, 80, still flags (tung), lanterns (khom) and kite making, Yoga by the sea spins cotton at home to make yarns for younger umbrella painting, traditional flower arranging From Feb 8-10, the TAT Prachuap Khiri weavers to turn into finely handwoven textiles. Northern lacquerware (khruang khuen). and metal carving. Khan Office will host the Hua Hin Yoga The simple beauty of indigo-dyed fabrics Festival 2019 on the stretch of Hua Hin shown at the exhibition has attracted a number Another guru, Duangkamol Jaikumpan, or The “Tracing The Fading Legacy: Stories beach near Soi 75/1 from 5-6pm. of Thai and foreig interest in Toob Kaew Ma Mae Kru Duangkamol, was acclaimed by the Of Living Legends” exhibition will be on Participants can attend yoga work- Learning Centre, Soem Ngam district of Lam- Support Arts and Crafts International Centre view until March 31, 10am-7pm, at Raya shops on the beach free of charge if they pang. Master Phon Kaewma and his wife, of Thailand for her conservation of northern Heritage Hotel, , Chiang register in advance. However, they must Junkham, founded this centre for producing lacquerware (khruang khuen) making. Tourists Mai. Admission is free. Contact the hotel by wear proper sportswear and bring yoga hand-spun and natural colour-dyed textiles for can visit Wat Nantharam community in Tambon emailing [email protected] or dialling mats with them. domestic sale and export and also providing San Sai, Chiang Mai’s district, to observe 053-111-670-3. Contact the TAT’s local office at 03-251- training in this field of art. Interested persons the art of making lacquerware. The Lanna Wisdom School is located 3885 or Shakti Yoga at 061-289-1928. can learn the whole process from cultivating Old-style mats and contemporary-style prod- on Rattanakosin Road in tambon Wat Ket, cotton and indigo trees, dyeing cotton threads ucts made from yaeng, a kind of wetland shrub Muang Chiang Mai. It is open Tuesdays- Email [email protected] with natural colours, creating patterns and from Ban Hong Kok in tambon Umong, Muang Saturdays. Email [email protected] or if you have any news to share. Indigo-dyed fabrics and ethnic textiles. weaving fabrics in old styles. district of , is also interesting. tel 053-244-231.