Salsabangkok Fiesta 2008

Salsabangkok Fiesta 2008
The 4th Thailand’s Latin & Cultural Dance Festival
Date : November 20-23, 2008

Salsabangkok in collaboration with international dance and music professionals present 4 different fun parties at 4 different venues. Clubbing style, stage theatre, fun in public space and casual night out, we have all for you. Join us for these memorable

experiences:Thursday, November 20Theme: CASA DE LA CULTURALocation: Club Culture (BTS: Phaya Thai)Time: From 8pm

Friday, November 21Theme: CABARET NACIONALLocation: An An Dancing Oasis, The Montien Hotel (BTS: Saladang)Time: From 8pm

Saturday, November 22Theme: ONE NIGHT IN HAVANALocation: Emporium Parc (BTS: Phrom Pong)Time: From 6pm

Sunday, November 23Theme: LAST NIGHT IN BANGKOK
Location: Indus (BTS: Phrom Pong)
Time: From 8pm

Salsabangkok Fiesta 2008 is the 4th year of multicultural dance and music festival. Highlights include dance showcases of renowned international and local artists, live band from Japan (Risagoza), unique Social Dance Competition and social dance with professional international DJs. This year we are honoured to welcome dance professionals from Holland, USA, Korea, Japan, Singapore, and Malaysia. Our DJs feature DJ Henry Knowles-World No. 1 Salsa DJ from New York, DJ Rodrigo from Kyoto, DJ Thaifoon from San Francisco, and DJ Roland from Thailand. The event programs include free dance lessons, dance performances followed by social dancing on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Dance workshops on Saturday afternoon, November 22nd from 12pm-4pm. Don’t miss the 2nd Salsa Social Dance Competition and Live Music performed by “Risagoza”, live band from Japan on Saturday Night, November 22nd. This is the first time of a live Salsa band in Thailand!!!

We would like to invite everybody who is interested in dance and music to join the event. Dancing is one of the most enjoyable forms of exercise. We can enjoy beautiful music and workout at the same time. Dance and music are good for healthy mind healthy body. Don’t worry if you don’t know how to dance. Just come and join our event and take free lessons with our international dance instructors or listen to nice world music from live band from Japan or international DJs Additionally, you can broaden your multicultural knowledge with international dance friends. We have already received many overseas bookings.

The event and workshop tickets are available at different rates of participation, plus depend on when you purchase your pass. Early bird specials are available before October 20 and November 15. All tickets can be purchased in advance at rumPUREE – world dance studio (www.rumpuree.com), Salsa Hacha Dance Studio (www.salsahacha.com), and La Rueda Sukhumvit Soi 18 or at the event. The tickets can also be purchased online at http://www.salsabangkok.com/fiesta2008/dsp_fee.cfm

The 4th Salsabangkok Fiesta 2008 is sponsored by Havana Club, Lufthansa, Tipco Foods (Thailand) PCL, Montien Hotel, Manhattan Hotel, DJ Henry Knowles, Club Culture, Indus Restaurant, rumPUREE – world dance studio, Salsa Hacha Dance Studio and Hi Sugar Beauty Salon.

For information: http://www.salsabangkok.com/fiesta2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Press contact: Busakorn (Apple) : 080-454-4343
Juthamat (Keng) : 086-303-4776
salsabangkok_fiesta@hotmail.com

DETAILED PROGRAMTHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20th 2008CASA DE LA CULTURAVENUE: CLUB CULTURE Dress Code - No Slippers8:00pm Free dance lesson9:00pm-1:00am Dance Party from international DJs, Dance demonstration from performers and instructors

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21st 2008CABARET NACIONALVENUE: AN AN FLAIR DANCING OASIS, MONTIEN HOTEL Dress Code - No Slippers8:00pm Free dance lesson9:00pm Performances from Local and International Artist10:00pm-1:00am Dance Party from international DJs

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd 2008 (AFTERNOON)DANCE WORKSHOPSSCHEDULE STUDIO A STUDIO B
12:00pm-1:00pm Reggeaton (Taiti & Crystal)All Level Turn Pattern on 1 (Suman & Rachel - Singapore)Improver
1:00pm-2:00pm Men Styling (Taiti - Holland)All Level Lady Styling (Crystal - Holland)All Level
2:00pm-3:00pm Turn Pattern on 1 (Mike & Christina - USA)Int.-Adv. Turn Pattern on 2 (Muse & Gak - Korea)Adv. Beginner
3:00pm-4:00pm Show Moves (Mike & Christina - USA)Int.-Adv. Bachata (Gary - Singapore)Beg.-Int.SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd 2008 (EVENING)ONE NIGHT IN HAVANAVENUE: EMPORIUM PARCDress Code - Dress for Ladies, White Pants for Gentlemen
6:00pm DJ7:00pm Free dance lesson
8:00pm-8:30pm Salsa social dance competition & Dance Performance
8:30pm-9:15pm Risagoza Live Band
9:15pm-9:45pm Salsa social dance competition (final) & Dance Performance
9:45pm-10:30pm Risagoza Live Band
10:30pm-1:00am Dance Party from international DJs

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd, 2008LAST NIGHT IN BANGKOKVENUE: INDUS
8:00pm Party Starts
9:00pm Closing Fiesta Dance Performance
9:30pm-1:00am Dance Party from international DJs

Useful addresses by Alphabetical Order: Club Culture (BTS-Pyahathai Station)Sri Ayudthaya Road, Bangkok Tel. 089 497 8422
E-mail: info.clubculture@gmail.com,
Website: http://www.club-culture-bkk.com

Emporium Parc (BTS-Pyahathai Station)Sukhumvit 24, Bangkok Tel. 02-269-1000
E-mail: customerservice@emporiumthailand.com, Website: http:// www.emporiumthailand.com

Indus Restaurant (BTS: PhromPhong)71, Sukhumvit Soi 26, Klong Toei, Bangkok 10110 Tel: 022584900,026615279 Fax: 026613227
E-mail: Indus@indusbangkok.com http://www.indusbangkok.com/

La Rueda (BTS-Asoke Station, MRT-Sukhumvit Station)Sukhumvit Soi 18, Bangkok 10110 Tel. 0847147074 E-mail: dancelife77@yahoo.com

rumPUREE – world dance studio (BTS-Chidlom Station)Amarin Plaza, 5th Fl., 500 Ploenchit Rd., Bangkok 10330 Tel. 0814390200 E-mail: rumpuree@hotmail.com Website: www.rumpuree.com

Salsa Hacha Dance Studio (BTS-Saladaeng Station, MRT-Silom Station)130/5 Silom Rd. Soi 6, Bangrak, Bangkok, Thailand, 10500Tel. 026343383 Fax 026343384 Email : salsahacha@yahoo.com Website: www.salsahacha.com

The Montien Hotel Bangkok (BTS-Saladaeng Station, MRT-Samyan Station)54 Surawongse Road, Bangkok 10500 Tel. :022337060-9 Fax: 022365218-9E-mail: bangkok@montien.com http://www.montien.com/bangkok

2008 Phuket King's Cup Regatta

Date : 29th November - 6th December 2008
Venue : Phuket, Thailand

The Phuket King’s Cup Regatta is Asia’s biggest and most popular regatta. More than a regatta, the week long event consists of great parties, great sailing and lots of fun.

Inaugurated in 1987 to celebrate the 60th birthday of His Majesty the King of Thailand, the event has been held every year since during the first week of December. In 2006, the event was voted as Yatching Event of the Year at the Christofle Asia Boating Awards. This honour follows a record year in December 2006 with over 100 boats entering the event and with a record media turnout. It is the second consecutive year the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta won this prestigious award.

With the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King, the Regatta is organised by the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta Organizing Committee under the auspices of the Royal Varuna Yacht Club, in conjunction with the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand, the Royal Thai Navy and the Province of Phuket.

For more information contact :
Regatta Office, Tel. +66 (0) 7627 3380
e-mail : info@kingscup.com
website : www.kingscup.com (The regatta is where further information and Notice of Race can be found.)For racing inquiries, contact Simon James on racing@kingscup.com

Lantern Festival : the Color of the South

Lantern Festival : the Color of the SouthDates: 1 November, 2008 – 28 February, 2009 (Paricitpate 12 November, 2008)Venue: Hat Yai Municipality Park, Hat Yai District, Songkhla

Highlights :
Features the creative wonderful lanterns in the theme of the 7 wonders i.e. Fabulous International Lantern, Amazing Fowl and Animal, World of Kids as well as contemporary style.

For further details : please contact TAT Hat Yai Tel : 66 (0) 7423 8518

Yi Peng Festival

Yi Peng Festival
Date : 11 - 13 November 2008Venue : Tha Phae Gate, banks of Ping River, Chiang Mai Municipal Office, Chiang Mai

HIghlights :
An amazing procession of hanging lanterns, Krathong design contest, Miss Yi Peng beauty contest, light and sound presentation in Ping River, the ancient Thai Lanna Krathong activities, local cultural performances, and local handicrafts market in Lanna style.

Contact :
TAT Chiang Mai, Tel : 66 (0) 5324 8604, 66 (0) 5324 8607
Website : www.loikrathong.net
www.tourismthailand.org
www.tatchiangmai.org
E-mail : tatchiangmai@tat.or.th

Loi Krathong Sai Festival

Loi Krathong Sai FestivalDate : 8 - 12 November 2008Venue : Banks of Ping River,Tak

Highlights :
An exceptional opportunity for you to experience the atmosphere of joining the Krathong Sai (floating coconut-shell krathong in line) contest, in order to win His Majesty the King’s trophy. Other remarkable activities will include the floating lanterns of the Royal Family, the procession of the Royal Krathong and lantern, the illumination of Krathong Sai, light and sound presentation, fireworks, water curtain presentation in “The Legend of Krathong Sai”, the longest Krathong Sai, local cultural shows, food and OTOP products.

On Saturday 8th November 2008 at 18.00 hr.
The Parades of invitation His Majesty the Royal lamps, Royal Krathong, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s Cup, and 15 teams of Krathong Sai parades. Opening ceremony of competition on Floating Krathong Sai with A Thousand lights at Mae Ping River Centre Stage.

On Sunday 9 - Wednesday 12 November 2008
Compitition on floating Krathong Sai with a thousand lights to be awarded His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s Cup 4 teams each night.

Contact:
TAT Tak, Tel : 66 (0) 5551 4341-3
Website : www.loikrathong.net , www.krathongsaitak.net
www.tourismthailand.org
E-mail : tattak@tat.or.th