A model shows off an Isarn silk garment at the fair.
A woman demonstrates traditional silk weaving techniques.
PHUKET: An Isarn (Northeastern Thailand) cultural heritage fair is underway in Phuket with fashion shows and products such as premium Isarn silk on offer.
The “Heritage Cultural of Southern E-San” event began yesterday and will run through Monday in the 1st floor Event Hall at HomeWorks on the bypass road.
The fair, which features the cultural heritage of Isarn’s Nakhon Ratchasima, Chaiyaphum, Buriram and Surin provinces, will host “mini” Isarn country music concerts and cultural performances daily at 4pm and 6pm. However, there will be no mini-concert today.
There will also be “Hot Time, Hot Price” promotions with special prices on local Isarn products at midday, 2pm and 4pm daily.
Fashion show showcasing silk garments will take place today starting at 4pm and 6pm.
Among the 80 booths participating in the event will be displays of antique silk garments, silk weaving and yarn spinning demonstrations.
– Atchaa Khamlo
Friday, February 25, 2011 12:26 local time (GMT +7)
Credit: Phuket Gazette (www.phuketgazette.net)
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