The city of origami; Chiang Mai, Thailand

1. The City of Origami;

CHIANG MAI, THAILAND

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3. What is Chiang Mai?

Past
Present

4. Chiang Mai was a capital of the Lanna Kingdom 1292–15 January 1775

Chiang Mai was capital of
the Lanna Kingdom after
its founding in 1296, during
the same period of time
as the establishment of
the Sukhothai
Kingdom. From then,
Chiang Mai not only
became the capital and
cultural core of the Lanna
Kingdom, it was also the
center of Buddhism in
northern Thailand and
King Meng Rai built
innumerable temples.

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Chiang Mai is the
second-largest
province of
Thailand which
places of Northern
Thailand.
Surrounded by
the mountain
ranges of the
Thai highlands, it
covers an area
of approximately
20,107 km2

6. Where is chiang mai?

7. Tha phae gate

It is a great spot and
historic part of
Chiang Mai where is
the old and new
cities meet. This gate
is one of five original
gates of the wall city
which was
completely rebuilt.

8. Wat Chedi Luang

It is the historic temple of
the big stupa or temple
of the royal stupa which
placed in the center of
old Chiang Mai area.
The grounds of this
temple are home to
“City Pillar” which is
supposed to be
protecting the city.
A festival in honor of the
city pillar is held every
May and last 6-8 days.

9. The Three Kings Monument

This monument is one of the best
known and most recognizable of
the many Chiang Mai attractions.
The Three kings were King of
Chiang Mai in the middle, King of
Sukothai on left and other is King
of Payao who together were
responsible for founding of
Chiang Mai in 1296.
Chiang Mai people look upon
the Three Kings Monument as a
shrine and makes offerings in the
hop of blessings from the spirits of
these supremely powerful kings.

10. Wat Phra Tad Doi Suthep

The temple is refered to as
“Doi Suthep” although this
is actually the name of
the mountain where it is
located.
Wat Phra Tad Doi Suthep
is not just important
religiously but also
historically. This is an old
school Buddist temple
founded in the 14th
century A.D.

11. Elephants Camp

The Teak tree forests that
once covered the
Northern Thailand
landscape around
Chiang Mai were the
workhouses not only for
the timber loggers but
also the elephants and
their handles(Mahouts)
who had to drag the
felled trees away for
processing.

12. Chiang Mai Origami Team

MS. Tarnamthip Siriwong, 17 yrs. Grade 11
MS.Thannamrin Karnjanakitti, 12 yrs. Grade 7

13. My nickname is NuNu (Nounours).

I Like Origami.
I Like Aikido.
I start Origami since year 2007
I start Aikido since year 2011.
I Like Taekwondo.
I start Aikido since year 2012.

14. I have more activities I like when I am on weekend and holiday.

Holiday
Photograph & Movies.
Demonstration
Introduce Origami after jungle
walk with Nature Walk Club.
Festivals
Songkran; Water Festival in Thai
New Year.

15. My nickname is Proud. The followings are my favorites.

Origami since year
2013
Reading
Art Craft

16. These are activities I like when I am on weekend and holiday.

Festival
Travel
Adventure
Loy Krathong; Festival of light.

17. The team of performers

Advisor
Director, Origamist
and Photographer
Storyboard,
Origamist
Kru Aom or
NuNu (NourNours) or
Proud or
MS. Ratchadaporn Siriwong
MS. Tarnamthip Siriwong
MS.Thannamrin Karnjanakitti
Origami Instructor of AomOrigaMi
Sacred Heart School, Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai University Demonstration
School