Creative Culture: The Colors of Lanna Ethnic Tourism Press Conference

January 20

Chiang Mai Province, through the Chiang Mai Provincial Cultural Office, in collaboration with the Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization and cultural network partners, is preparing to organize the event “Creative Culture: The Colors of Lanna Ethnic Tourism” under the concept of “Developing and Upgrading the Creative Economy” from January 30 to February 1, 2026, at the 82nd Birthday Anniversary Commemoration Park, Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization.
Mr. Siwa Thamikanon, Deputy Governor of Chiang Mai Province, stated that Chiang Mai Province focuses on leveraging cultural capital into the creative economy, with ethnic communities as the center of development, in order to create added economic value, promote self-reliance, and generate income. And pride in the community’s identity, along with opening opportunities for the continuous transmission of local knowledge and wisdom to the new generation.
Ms. Korawan Summat, Chiang Mai Provincial Cultural Officer, said that the Chiang Mai Provincial Cultural Office focuses on
the conservation of Lanna ethnic heritage and wisdom, coupled with creative development to create new economic value, by making ethnic communities the center of development, opening opportunities for knowledgeable people, local scholars, folk artists, and the new generation to work together
to transmit knowledge, generate income, and strengthen pride in their own identity.
Lieutenant Colonel Witthaya Leelasat, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization, stated that the Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization places great importance on the participation and support of this event, including providing a venue, facilities, integrating budgets, and coordinating with relevant agencies to ensure efficient operation and maximum benefit for the people and communities in the area. The event will be held from January 30th to February 1st, 2026 at the 82nd Birthday Anniversary Commemoration Park, Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization.
The event includes a Creative Culture Square, an exhibition of Lanna ethnic lifestyles, the “One Good Deed, A Million Loves, Proud Loyalty to Her Majesty the Queen Mother” activity, demonstrations of local lifestyles and wisdom, Lanna ethnic cultural performances, and cultural activities reflecting the diversity of heritage in Chiang Mai Province.