March on Trip

1.The 11th Thailand International Kite Festival ( Colouring the Sky )
   Photo from Thailand http://www.ubonmag.com/
   Date: Saturday 13 – Sunday 14 March 2010 from 10.00 – 21.00 hrs
   Venue: Mrigadayavan Palace,Naresuan Camp,Amphoe Cha-am ,Phetchaburi
    Kite flying is a popular sport in the world that have developed over decades, currently used in advanced manufacturing technology to a wider range of beauty and strength.
    Back to 400 BC from the annals of Chinese engineers found that technical name Kungshu Pan (Lu Ban) build wooden bird that can fly in the sky 3 days; Therefore, it is considered the world's first kite.
   In Thailand, kite flying origin in Sukhothai and Ayutthaya using. Chula kite-Pakpao built in Ayutthaya period and the competition was held to term Rattanakhosin. LL reign was that love that fight Chula kite Pakpao of his brother. . Westerners compare Chula kite is that men and women that are Pakpao. kite flying is still the most popular sports in the Rama IV, kite flying field with artificial kite flying competition held at the Dusit Palace in 1856 which. He is president of the self. in modern Rama VI, kite flying is a sport and restored prince Phirom PhaKdi kite flying competition held at Luang field.
    Tourism Authority of Thailand (You Station) organized the first international kite festival in Thailand in 1989.
    In 2010 the Tourism Authority of Thailand (You Station)). With Phetchaburi Province, Naresuan Camp King Ram VI Camp, Thailand under the Royal Sports World, Bangkok. Adminitration Thailand Association kite fliers and kite fun Sky Pilot Club will hold 11 Thailand International kite festival between 13 to 14 March 2010 at Cha Am, Petchaburi. Province. 
    Main activities
    1. 4 regions Thai Kite Flying Shows
    2. International Kite Flying Show
    3. International Night Flying Show
    4. Demonstration and exhibition of Thai Kites
    5. Demonstration of the Chula- Pakpao Kite Fighting
    6. Competition and demonstration of Stunt Kite
    7. Fast kite Flying Contest
    8. Fighting Kite Show
    9. Flat Kite Contest
   10. Invention of creative kites
   11. Kite stall Contest
   12. Kite street market and clinic
   13. Art for children
   14. Food and handicraft booths
   Other interesting activities
   1. Parachute show
   2. Radio controlled model airplane show and competition
   3. Visit Mrigadayavan Palace
  4. Energy-saving car rally
  Contact:
  Events Planning Division, Tourism Authority of Thailand
  Tel: 0 2250 5500 ext. 3470-5;   TAT Call Centre 1672 or http://www.tourismthailand.org/
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2.World Thai Martial Arts Festival and Waikru Muaythai Ceremony (Nai Khanomtom Day)
   CELEBRATION NAIKHANOM TOM DAY ASSOCIATION INSTITUTE OF THAI MARTIAL ARTS & WORLD MUAYTHAI FEDERATION
Wai-Kru Ceremony Muay Boran & Krabi – Krabong Seminar
Nai Khanomtom Pro/Championships Belt
   Date: 10 - 17 March 2010
   Venue: City of Ayutthaya Stadium, Ayutthaya, Thailand
   In Muay Thai, the boxer will always preface the fight with Wai Kru and this tradition is still practised nowadays. This ceremony is usually performed to rousing Thai music from pipes and drums, and with the initial Ram Muay (the boxing movement). The Wai Kru & Ram Muay are useful, since the Boxer gains encouragement from paying homage to his Teachers and feels that he is not on his own: he has his Teacher & the other Teachers of the Muay Thai discipline to support him.
    The Wai Kru process will also give him time to concentrate & revise what he has learned, as well as display the nature of his weapons and the high degree of his skill. The steps, movements & use of his weapons are designed to warm up the body’s muscles, survey the field of play & conceal the contestant’s style of fighting. When the traditional Sarama music sounds around the ring it is recognised by all who are present as a symbol of deference & respect. Prior to the fight, the music helps to urge the fighter on, and rouses his spirit until he is ready to face his opponent in the boxing ring in manly combat.
    For More Information :
    TAT Call Center 1672;     www.ideabar.com/muaythai
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3.Mekong River International Multi-Sport ITU Asian Cup 2010
    Date : 26 - 28 March 2010
    Venue : Along the Mekong river, Amphoe Mueang Nong Khai, Nong Khai
    Love love playing sport or Triathlon trip to Mekong River border cities to compete for glory and beauty purse.
     Mekong River International Multi-Sport ITU Asian Cup, 2,010, the project contains more than three days, 26-28 มีนาคม to start and finish lines in the city next to picturesque Mekong River Nong Khai.
     Travel from the nearest airport at Udon Thani, Nong Khai 50 km away served as Thai Airways and low-cost airline, Air Asia. Train services also run daily from Bangkok to Nong Khai station located near the Mekong River. As the end of this line. Short Thai Lao Friendship Bridge, but a new bridge across the river to monitor the capital Vientiane, Laos, should open later this month.
 Hightlights :

    Buddy Bike & Run
    Aquathlon Asian Cup Series 2009
    Duathlon Asian Cup Series 2009
    Triathlon ITU Asian Cup 2009
    Let’s see Thai-Lao Friendship Brideg, OTOP Fair, Food Fair, etc.
    For More Information :
    Triathlon Association of Thailand, Tel. 66 (0) 2578 4515, (0) 814 843 335
    TAT Udon Thani, Tel. 66 (0) 4232 5406-7
     Events Planning Division,TAT, Tel. 66 (0) 2250 5500 ext. 3475-77
     TAT Call Center 1672;      website : http://www.thaitriathlon.org/
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4.King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament
   Date : 15 - 21 March 2010
   Venue : Anantara Golden Triangle Resort, Chiang Rai
   Before the competition is blessing ceremony will be held before the opening match of holy water over his players, both animal and to ensure competitive success. By a male ghost costumes Chang (Khru Ba Hat. ) decorated colourfully pachyderms and holding regular flag.
     Elephant population in Thailand is targeted to add approximately 50,000 in 1950 and 100,000 in 1900.
     Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) certification Cup Elephant Polo, is described as one of the country focused annual events. It will happen in the Anantara Resort Golden Triangle area and free.
     For more information
     On King’s Cup Elephant Polo, please visit www.anantaraelephantpolo.com
     Anantara Resort Golden Triangle is located 60km north of Chiang Rai’s international airport.
     For enquiries and reservations, please call + 66 (0) 5378 4084 or + 66 (0) 2 477 0760
    or email infogt@anantara.com
    For more information please visit http://www.anantara.com/