Jaran Manophet Memorial Concert

This article has been reprinted with permission from Thailand Travel Online.

Whenever talking about Lanna Folk-Songs, Jaran Manophet, the renowned musical artist of the North, always comes to mind for his timeless artistic works and his sweet sounding and melodious songs that he left for all of us before he passed away.

To remind people of Jaran Manophet, the 8th year anniversary Memorial Concert will take place in Chiang Mai to bring people together and pay tribute to a great contributor to Lanna traditional music. The revenue from this concert will go towards building the Sala Laolueang Art Museum to display the works of various Lanna style artist’s and to preserve and promote Lanna tradition, in memorial to Jaran’s life work.

Jaran Manophet Memorial Concert will be held on September 3, 2009 at Chiang Mai University Art Center, Nimmanhaemin Rd. 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. The event features booths for Lanna art works, foods and drinks. Furthermore, there will be an exhibition displaying the art works of Jaran Manophet and his music collections will be available on CD.

On the main stage, there will be performances from students, Lanna artists, and Lanna Musicians. Also, there is a short film showcasing Jaran’s life and his work. The concert will feature many well-known Lanna singers including: Mai Muang, Patinya Tangtrakul, Suntaree Weachanon, and many more. For a unique evening full of celebration in the finest Lanna tradition, come to join the Jaran Manophet memorial concert.