Press Conference Balloon Festival 2016

January 19

A press conference was held at dusitD2 to announce the Thailand International Balloon Festival 2016, to be held at Payap University on 4 – 5 March 2016. This 9th annual event organised by All About Arts Co., Ltd.  Payap University will offer the ideal location for balloon shows, performances and the spectacular balloon night glow show which will feature original compositions by Ajarn Bringkop “Joe” Vora-urai and the Lanna Orchestra. This amazing performance will be the first of its kind in the world and Ajarn Bringkop promises an inspiring and moving performance set to the beautiful sight of glowing balloons in the night sky. He said that he wants to convey not only the movements of the balloon but also the emotions of the pilots as they fly their balloons. There will be morning balloon rides with pilots from around the world, plus dance performances, concert, activities for the whole family and delicious food from top hotels and restaurants in Chiang Mai. Tickets cost 200THB per person, children 7 – 12 years 50THB, children under 7 FREE Tickets available at Rimping Supermaket and Beyond Promenada Resort Mall / Rimping Nim City Daily, Mee Choke and Nawarat Bridge. Tickets will be available on the door. ALSO Chiang Mai International Rotary Club (CMIRC) Charity Golf Ball Drop!  All proceeds from this event will go to support CMIRC charity service projects such as the Chiang Mai Big Brother Program, Children’s Drown Proofing Program, Children’s Sight Program, Mae Tao Clinic and more. For only ฿1,000 THB you can purchase 3 tickets and receive one complimentary admission to the Thailand International Balloon Festival.   You may also purchase single tickets for ฿500 THB Each ticket has a golf ball number.  Each golf ball number sold will be written on a golf ball.  All numbered golf balls will be dropped from a hot air balloon over a designated target area.  The three golf balls that are closest to the hole will be the winners. The owner of the ball closest to the target will win ฿30,000 THB, 2^nd closest will win ฿10,000 and the 3^rd closest will win ฿5,000. TO GET YOUR BALL(S) contact [email protected] For further info www/thailandballoonfestival.com www.facebook.com/thailandballoonfestival