The Open World
December 9, 2023–April 30, 2024
The midpoint of Thailand Biennale, Chiang Rai 2023, and all the activities, panel discussions, and collateral events yet to come
The Thailand Biennale, Chiang Rai 2023 is officially halfway through. The past two months of the event have breezed by, with plenty of art enthusiasts from around the globe arriving to admire the works on display while experiencing Chiang Rai, producing a positively artsy atmosphere throughout the province.
But beyond the works of artists from around the world, the various activities, panel discussions, and other collateral events are equally crucial aspects of Thailand Biennale, Chiang Rai 2023 which all attendees should strongly consider taking part in. For those who have yet to make their arrival in Chiang Rai, the chance to experience an international art festival is one that shouldn’t be passed up. But for those who have already made the trip, there are plenty of events still on offer that make a repeat visit worthwhile.
The main attractions set to take place throughout the next two months include:
Open World Cinema
The Office of Contemporary Art and Culture (Ministry of Culture), in collaboration with the Film Archive (Public Organization), will be screening numerous films throughout the festival’s duration, starting from today until April. The event’s theme of “Open World Cinema” aims to fulfill viewers’ artistic experiences through the eyes of various Chiang Rai directors, including both old and young, internationally-renowned filmmakers and Thai filmmakers, up to international-level directors. The films aim to provide viewers with a better understanding of the essence and diversity of Chiang Rai.
Performing Arts Festival
The Office of Contemporary Art and Culture (Ministry of Culture), alongside the Bangkok International Performing Arts Meeting (BIPAM), will be hosting a week-long Performing Arts Festival. Offering 4 works from 4 different artists, the festival will be held at various locations in the Mueng and Chiang Saen district from February 24–25, and again from March 1–3, 2024. The performing arts are a collaboration between artists, local creative professionals in Chiang Rai, public spaces, and the history of Chiang Saen. Experience all the contemporary performing arts from all 4 artists free of charge.
Blow, Sing, Drum, Dance—Experience the Cultural Music of Chiang Rai’s Ethnic Minorities
A live-music performance featuring compositions from local ethnic groups with support from Asst. Prof. Ong-art Inthaniwet of Chiang Rai Rajabhat University. The songs performed at the event will aim to convey the cultures of the many ethnic minorities native to Chiang Rai, such as the Yao, Akha, Hmong, Lisu, Lahu, S'gaw, Palaung, Kachin, Khmu, Lua, Shan, and Tai peoples, among others. Furthermore, the event will also feature a panel discussion discussing the further development of cultural activities for ethnic minorities in Thailand.
Khuang Craft
Khuang Craft provides a support space for amateur and professional artists, allowing them share and exchange the knowledge of each artist’s respective discipline with others. The event will be held at Craftsman Cafe & Spaces, and practical workshops will be held on the first Saturday and Sunday of each month. For the upcoming months, the workshops will be held on March 2–3 and April 6–7, 2024, from 10am–5pm.
There is still plenty more to do and discover at Thailand Biennale, Chiang Rai 2023.
For more details on everything you can expect, visit our official Facebook/Instagram channels or our website at thailandbiennale.org.
