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Located 700 kilometers north of Bangkok, for me, Chiang Mai is the must see destination in this fascinating country. With its hundreds of temples, delicious food, cooler climate, and friendly people this is a city that mixes the old and new and has something for everyone.
I have been visiting Thailand since 2002, although it has only been since 2008 that I managed to drag myself away from the islands and beaches of the south. I had always wanted to visit Chiang Mai, after hearing the positive stories from so many of my fellow travelers, so finally in 2008 I decided to bite the bullet and head north by train from Bangkok. Winding its way north through the central plains full of paddy fields, and finally up into the mountains, it took 12 long hours but I will never regret it.
Chiang Mai, at an elevation of 1100 feet is a lot cooler than the south of Thailand, and the friendly and hospitable people certainly seem a lot more relaxed than their southern countrymen. From the train station it was a short and cheap tuktuk ride to my hotel.
The city was built in 1296 by the Thai King Phaya Mengrai on the banks of the Ping river, one of the major tributaries of the Chao Praya which flows to Bangkok. Over the centuries Chiang Mai has been an important stop over of the spice and silk trails between China and India, and therefore has been fought over many times, and the even to this day the city is the cultural and handicraft center of Thailand.
The old city limits are marked by a moat and wall which were built to keep out the Burmese, today these landmarks make navigation around the city very easy.
Chiang Mai has over 300 temples within the city limits, making for fascinating sites round nearly every corner, but mixed in with these ancient structures are modern buildings, don't be fooled, Chiang Mai is a modern and vibrant city, and all the modern facilities one would expect.
The city is also the gateway to the Golden Triangle, Burma, and Chiang Rai, but there is also plenty to do outside the city, with hot springs, beautiful waterfalls, and the jewel in the crown that Doi Suthep, a mountain just outside Chiang Mai with one of Thailands most important temples at its summit.
It is possible to trekking in the mountains and jungle, where you can visit and stay with indeginous hill tribes like the Hmong and the famous Long Neck Karen.
Of course its possible to party in this city just like it is down south, although its a little bit more laid back and chilled, just the way I like it!
For me Chiang Mai is Thailand. If you would like to learn more about this wonderful city please visit [http://www.totalchiangmai.com] for more information.
How Buddha Statues Can Add A Touch Of Elegance To Your Home
Dating back centuries, Asian art is one of the oldest forms of expressionism. Thinking of art, the first thought that most likely comes to your mind is paintings. What you may not already know, however, is that there are many different kinds of Asian art like wooden Burmese statues, Buddha statues, copper statues, and lacquerware, to name a few. Burma, which is now known as Myanmar, has a long standing reputation for producing unique, quality art pieces. The Burmese people, heavily influenced with Buddhism, have produced a number of Burmese statues. Some lesser known lacquerware that are treasured from Burma are Burmese Manuscripts. These ornate manuscripts of religious texts, which are still in use today to ordain monks, can be easily identified by their extravagant decoration that gleams with gold and silver. Sometimes, you may be lucky and find a mother-of-pearl inlay.
Moreover, Buddhist art are popular artifacts seen in many Asian homes today. The Buddha statues are often considered sacred pieces and have been used in assisting with meditation which helps to symbolize a clear mind and soul. They are generally cast of bronze or brass and are made by making a mold from an existing bronze image, then using this mold to fabricate identical forms of the same image. You will sometimes find the images of Buddha in a reclining position, holding symbolic objects or making symbolic gestures. Nearly all cast-metal reproduction Buddha images are hollow and contain a core, rather than being formed of solid metal.
Additionally, Lacquerware are objects sealed in a lacquer coating to preserve an object. Like icing on a cake, the lacquer object, when hardened, were ornamented. You will find Burmese and Sukhothai lacquerware like boxes, trays, bowls, plates, cups, and betel nut boxes. These pieces are sought after by Asian art collectors and make a fine addition to any contemporary Asian home. Betel nut boxes can be found in almost every traditional Burmese home. The cynlindrical-shaped boxes are woven with bamboo. Inside the box you will find shallow trays for the purpose of holding the essential items for making betel. The betel was probably the first chewing gum and lipstick combination as it was often chewed by young Burmese women as a way to color their lips.
In contrast, Sukhothai Lacquerware are mainly old Burmese pieces that have been restored, re-lacquered and designed with the common bamboo inlay typical of the Sukhothai pattern. There are just a few families remaining that are still mastering this craft and their rareness tends to be a valuable collectors item.
The exceptional quality workmanship and attention to detail on Asian art pieces are nothing short of spectacular. It is certain that you will cherish these fine works of art for many years. You can find many of these works of art in private collections, museums and by shopping online art galleries.
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Oriental Living has been offering Sukhothai Art since 1991. Visit their online art gallery for unique artifacts and other museum quality contemporary Asian art that you will treasure for years to come.
How can I sell some Burmese pieces such as lacquerware, Buddhas wooden sculptures, sun okes and such?
The pieces were bought directly in Burma. I have rare olf 5th century coins from the Rakhine state; metal Biddhas etc.
eBay works pretty well. I've sold stuff there. There are camera and stamp & coin dealers I know who are doing a significant portion of their business through eBay.
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