Bangkok--1 Feb--Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa, Chiang Mai
Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa in Chiang Mai will join hands with a group of top Lanna artists to host ‘From Lanna to Bodh Gaya #2’, a charity art auction to raise funds for the renowned Mahabodhi Mahavihara temple, located in the center of Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India, city of Buddha’s enlightenment. The money will go toward a particularly special project, covering the spire (Royal Umbrella) of the temple with gold. The charity auction event will be held during Wednesday 20th - Sunday 24th February 2013 at the resort’s Siri Thara and Siri Waree ballroom.
In collaboration with Lanna artists led by Mr. Pornchai Jaima, winner of the 2005 Silapathorn Award, the auction will include pieces of artwork created by more than 100 artists, including contributing artists such as Mr. Pichai Nirand, National Artist in 2003, Mr. Prasong Luemuang, Mr. Songdej Thipthong, Mr. Phantong Saenchun, Mr. Sa-ngium Yarangsee, Mr. Arnan Ratchawang-inn, Mr. Lipikorn Makaew, Mr. Srijai Kuntawang and Mr. Nit Jaingewkam.
“The first ‘From Lanna to Bodh Gaya’ charity auction held in September 2012 was a great success, with more than one million baht of donated money contributed for the construction of Metta Buddharam Monastery in Bodh Gaya,” said Mr. Supamit Kitjapipat, the owner and Managing Director of Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa, Chiang Mai. “It is Siripanna’s pride to be, once again, a part of this grand charity event.” As usual, he contributed paintings from his own private collection to be auctioned off at the event. Siripanna will sponsor and organize the function completely free of charge.
The second ‘From Lanna to Bodh Gaya’ charity art auction will be held during Wednesday 20th - Sunday 24th February 2013. The silent auction will occur daily from 10.00 — 20.00 hrs, and the auction for master pieces will occur from 14.00 - 17.00 hrs at Siri Thara and Siri Waree Ballroom.
For further information, please call +66 (0) 5337 1999 or email
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Siripanna Villa Resort & Spa, Chiang Mai
36 Rat Uthit Road, Wat ket, Muang, Chiang Mai, 50000