December events in Chiang Mai include;
CHIANG MAI NETWORKING EVENING – Shangri-La Hotel (03/12, 18:30-20:30);
THAILAND INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FESTIVAL – Doi Saket (03/12-06/12);
PHRA CHAO TILOKARAT LIGHT AND SOUND PERFORMANCE – Chiang Mai University (10-12/12, starts 19:00);
CHIANG MAI MUSIC FESTIVAL – Ban Wangtan Village, Sunpakwan Road (11/12, starts 19:30);
CHARITY CHRISTMAS PARTY - Tiger Tiger, Chareonprathet Road, (12/12 starts 19:30);
ANNUAL ROSE SHOW – J.J. Market (25-27/12, 09:00 – 19:00);
DECEMBER 03: CHIANG MAI NETWORKING EVENING
Where: Shangri-La Hotel, 89/8 Chang Klan Road
When: 18:30-20:30
Join Networking One for their monthly business networking evening, which is a good opportunity for business professionals and individuals alike to meet, network and exchange views in a social environment. Entry is 300 baht per person and includes wine, beer and food. Guests can bring along colleagues and business associates to take full advantage of the Networking experience.
DECEMBER 03-06: THAILAND INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FESTIVAL
Where: 158/60 Moo 6 Cheungdoi, Doi Saket
When: starts early morning
Held in the city of Ayutthaya, The Thailand International Balloon Festival attracts thousands of visitors, who gather to watch colourful balloons being released into the sky. There are both night and day displays and the festival also features plenty of feasting, singing and dancing.
http://www.thailandballoonfestival.com/site/
DECEMBER 10-12: PHRA CHAO TILOKARAT LIGHT AND SOUND PERFORMANCE
Where: Chiang Mai University,
When: starts 19:00
Hosted by the Faculty of Humanities, this spectacular show is honours King Tilokarat, who was the 10th King of the Mengrai Monachy and did many things to help the Lanna Kingdom during his reign. There is a special performance held on December 10th in English, and tickets are available from the Faculty of Humanities
DECEMBER 11: CHIANG MAI MUSIC FESTIVAL
Where: Ban Wangtan Village, Sunpakwan Road
When: starts 19:30
This special concert is being held in order to raise funds to allow the talented children of Chiang Mai and the surrounding villages to study music. There will be demonstrations by a number of the children involved and guests can either purchase tickets or support the cause by signing up for a life membership.
DECEMBER 12: CHARITY CHRISTMAS PARTY
Where: Tiger Tiger, Chareonprathet Road,
When: starts 19:30
This elegant occasion with be held to help the Baan Phonsawan Child Development Center. Guests will be treated to a buffet diner, with a wide range of evening entertainment including live music, games and prizes. Tickets cost just 200 baht each and the money will go towards the cost of sending underprivileged children to school and giving them a good quality of life.
www.phonsawan.org/2009/…/baan-phonsawan-child-development-center.Html
DECEMBER 25-27: ANNUAL ROSE SHOW
Where: J.J. Market, Asdathon Road
When: 09:00 – 19:00
Rose lovers will be in their element with this colourful event, in which rose growers from all over Thailand gather to show off their prize blooms. The event features a number of different exhibitions as well as competitions and tips and demonstrations on how to grow the perfect roses.
