More on the Loy Krathong Festival

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!