FAIRS & SALES

ORGANIC EXPLORATION (137 Pillars Suites & Residences, Sukhumvit 39, today and tomorrow at 11am) Held in Bangkok for the first time, the “Asian Organic Gourmet Festival” is packed with gastronomic activities including a dairy farmers’ market, cooking demonstration sessions featuring culinary wizardry by Thai and international chefs, wellness activities, cocktail parties, a luxury auction, a lavish gala dinner by a celebrated chef from Argentina today at 7pm, and a grand finale brunch by all five participating chefs tomorrow at noon. Visit 137pillarsbangkok.com/en/events/ asian-organic-gourmet-festival-2018 or call 02-079-7000.

SOUVENIRS FROM TOURIST ATTRACTIONS (Beacon 2 zone, CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Road, today and tomorrow at 12.30pm) Organised by the Department of Tourism, the “Saneh Tiew, Saneh Thai” fair will feature a selection of tourist souvenirs created under the “Creative Economy” concept by 240 brands. They are the prototype products from 24 communities from eight northern provinces including Lampang, Mae Hong Son, Nan, Phayao, Tak, Phitsanulok, Sukhothai and Uttaradit. Call 086-551-3403 or 083-367-7537.

LOCAL FRUITS (Thanya Park, Srinakarin Road, 10am-7pm, until tomorrow) The “Thanya Park Fruitamin Festival” features a variety of fresh and chemical-free fruits right from the orchards, processed fruits and local products, at special prices. They include fragrant coconuts from Nakhon Pathom province, longans from Samut Sakhon, Mon Thong durians from Chanthaburi, mangoes from Samut Songkhram, and Japanese melons from Ayutthaya. Call 02-108-6000.

NORTHERN CHARM (Seacon Bangkae, Phetkasem Road, 11am8pm, until April 1) The “Poy Sang Long” fair is a chance to witness the famous ceremony of Mae Hong Son held to celebrate the hilltribe Tai Yai’s novitiate ordination of samanera (novitiate monk) in Buddhism. The tradition has been passed down through generations. The fair also features Tai Yai architecture, demonstrations of rare local northern craftsmanship, traditional dance and music performances, and a variety of Tai Yai delicacies and northern dishes. Call 02-454-7777.

SAKURA FEST (Isetan, CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Road, 11am8pm, until April 11) Held to celebrate Isetan’s 26th anniversary, the “Sakura Festival” features special prices on “Only At Isetan” items, special dishes created for this event by Japanese restaurants at the “Isetan Washoku Gallery” on the 5th floor, as well as sweet treats by Anri, Chez Recamier, Sunmoulin Royal and Sunmuan. Internationally recognised artist Tadaomi Shibuya will showcase his skills in a live painting session on April 7-8 on the 1st floor. Call 02-255-9898/9.