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More on the Loy Krathong Festival

Posted by Roland Tanglao on 10/30/01; 11:21:13 PM From the Features dept. Here are more details that Ann sent to us about the Thai Loy Krathong festival on the 10th that we promised yesterday: It is sponsored by the Friends of Thailand Society, whose byline is "a non-profit educational society dedicated to helping Canadians understand and apreciate Thai culture and society." It features a concert by the Chiang Mai musical troupe, Lai Muang, who are renowned for reviving authentic Lan Na music. There will be a Thai welcome dance. There will be demonstrations of Thai food preparation and making Krathongs. Nag Noppamas, queen of the Festival will be selected so wear your best Thai costume and maybe you will win. A Slide show will be presented. Thai handicrafts will be on sale, proceeds to AIDS victims in Thailand You can try your hand at Thai folk dancing! Here are the details again: DATE: Saturday, November 10, 2001 TIME: 6:00 p.m. PLACE: Asian Centre, University of British Columbia ADMISSION: Limited space: reservations recommended!, $25 per adult, $20 for full-time students, $12 children 6-12 which includes a Thai meal from leading Thai restaurants such as Montri, Salathai and many more. Cash bar. For tickets and more information: tipp@telus.net Vancouver Tip at 604 224 1588 or 837 4473 Downtown: Suphanee at 604 669 0851 North Van: Alison at 604 988 9995 Richmond: Art at 604 2751430 Finally please understand that Barb and I have no commercial interest in this or any connection with the organizers of this festival, just a love and interest in Thai food! See you there! Link: # | Discuss (1 response) | |