At present, the "AMAZING LAMPANG 2000" campaign is in full swing.
Initiated by the provincial authorities,the campaign is designed to promote and stimulate a wide range of events and cultural displays with the aim of attracting more visitors to this ancient city.The infrastructure is in place now with a good rail link,and the new highway, much of wich is dual carriage-way, is virtually complete,cutting the driving time from Chiang Mai dramatically. Below you will find a list of some of the more interesting events, but for a full program,contact the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)Region One Office, Tel.248604 , 248607

March,2000
Commemoration of the Arrival of the Northern Railway and the First Horse Drawn Carriages
Celebrate the anniversary of the arrival of the Northern Thai Railway, and the introduction of the horse drawn carriage as public transport in the city.This takes place from March 31st to April 2 nd Lampang Provincial Bureau may be contacted for more details:(054)218800

April,2000
Wang River Thanksgiving
On April 1st , join the people of Lampang in giving thanks to the Wang River,the lifeblood of the the city. This event will take place on the banks of the Wang River in Lampang town. Merit making will be done, food will be presented to Buddhist monks, a Buddhist ritual will be held, and there will be a parade of Buddha images. Lampang Municipality has further information:(054) 217035

Songkran and the Silver Bowl Festival
Enjoy the Songkran festival in Lampang from April 10 to 14. Songkran will be celebrated,along with Lampang's unique Sa Loong Luang (silver bowl) festival. Organized events will include the parading of Lampang's own Emerald Buddha image through the city streets, making merit, drum beating competition, beauty contest and traditional Thai New Year ceremonies. The Sa Loong Luang procession will take place on April 12, along with a northern food fair. Lampang Municipality has more information:(054) 217035

Dam Hua Ceremony of Jao Phor Pratu Pha
This ceremony takes place at the Jao Phor Pratu Pha shrine in Ngao District from April 29 to 30. Visitors to the shrine will see ancient rock drawings dating back some 3,000 to 5,000 years Entertainment will include folk games, traditional dancing and Thai boxing (Muay Thai) contests in the ancient style to commemorate this famous historical figure. The Pratu Pha Barracks of the Royal Thai Army has more information: (054)2225941-4 Ext.3387

June,2000
Pineapple Fair
Pineapples are one of the farm products that Lampang is justly proud of, and the annual Pineapple fair from June 2 to 4 celebrates this favorite fruit. There will be a pineapple contest, with farmers displaying their finest fruit. Pineapples will be on sale as beauty contest to find "Miss Pineapple".Lampang Office of Commerce has details: (054)356678-9

July,2000
Lampang Food and Fish Fair
The Food and Fish Fair will be held on the banks of the Wang River between July 5 and 8. There will be an exhibition of local fisheries, a chance to release fish into the river, and aquarium and drawing competitions. This is also a great opportunity to sample the many mouth watering local delicacies that will be on sale. Lampang Fishery Office can supply more information:(054) 218455

August,2000
Mae Mor Mini-Marathon in the Queen's Honor
A mini-marathon competition will be held in the Mae Mor District of Lampang on August 6 in honor of Her Majesty the Queen's birthday. Participants,whether runners or walkers,will be warmly welcomed. The event is being organized by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand through their Mae Mor office. Tel:(054) 252700

October,2000
Gew Lom Rafting Weekend
Gew Lom Dam will host this rafting weekend from October 6 to 8. There will be boat racing between crews of enthusiastic oarsmen, diving in the waters and fabulous raft trips on the resevoir. Other activities include a number of ceremonies, parades and different kinds of entertainment. Lampang Tourism Association has more details: (054)225801-2

November,2000
Loy Krathong Festival
Lampang has its own special Loy Krathong celebration called the "Lohng Sapao Jao Wiang Lakorn" Festival. It will be held on NOvember 3 and 4 on the banks of Wang River as it flows through the city. Enjoy the beauty of the full moon as it shines on the krathongs floating in the river .Stare in awe at the magnificent spectacle of hot air paper balloons as they are launched and follow them as they rise steadily into the night sky.There will also be a fireworks display and a contest for the best foliage archway. The Lampang Municipal Office has futher details:(054)217035.

December,2000
Floral Carnival
Suan Pa Thoong Gwian in Hang Chat District plays host to the Froral Carnival, Taking place between December 4 and 12.There will be parades of floral floats and elephants, as well as competitions to judge the finest flowering shrubs and plants.There will also be displays of cut flowers,plants and wooden handicraft items. The Forestry Organization has more details: (054) 228108

Ceramics Fair
Lampang is famed for its ceramics and a large Ceramic fair will be held in the parking lot of the Big C department store between December 4 and 10. The Fair will include displays and exhibitions of ceramic products, a contest for the most unusual ceramics, as well as dozens of stalls selling ceramic goods at bargain prices.The Lampang Ceramics Association is organizing this event and can be contacted for further information:(054)226300

Winter Fair and Red Cross Fair
Lampang holds an annual Winter Fair and Red Cross Fair which this year will be held between December 28 and January 5,2001. There will be many forms of northern Thai entertainment and a wealth of stalls run by various government agencies. Traditional products and handicrafts will be good buys, and the evenings will be alive with beauty competitions and other amusements. The Lampng Provincial Bureau should be contacted for more details:(054) 217002

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