Art “Events” in Bangkok’s Creative District you can visit in March

22 Sept 01:31 Key points summarised by AI

River City Bangkok hosts "The Dance in Between" by Hiroko Hongyok until March 14, exploring "in-betweenness" through abstract art, and screens "Degas: Passion for Perfection" on March 13 and 27.
Warin Lab Contemporary, a new art space in Soi Charoenkrung 36, debuts with "Swamped," a multidisciplinary exhibition addressing waste and the circular economy, running through April 21.
ATTA Gallery features "Fragments of Solitude," an exhibition of 30 new paintings by Italian artist Giacomo Faila, offering free admission to visitors.

The Buddha comes home

20 Oct 15:38 Key points summarised by AI

Chong Para is an annual three-day festival in Mae Hong Son, Thailand, where the Shan people celebrate the Buddha's mythical return from Tavatimsa heaven, marking the end of Buddhist Lent.
Families construct intricate "Chong Para" miniature palaces, decorated with colorful paper and ornaments, as an act of faith and a means of preserving traditional Shan craftsmanship across generations.
The festival transforms the quiet mountain town with vibrant folk music, traditional Shan bird dances, martial arts performances, and lively processions, immersing visitors in local culture.
It offers a unique glimpse into the living Shan traditions of Mae Hong Son, distinct from other northern Thai regions, fostering community bonds and cultural transmission.