Eastern Cultural Fête 2008
26 May 2008
Over 1400 people attended the 16th Eastern Cultural Fête held at its new venue, which proved to be such a success that a decision has been reached to make The Grange, in Midhurst, its new home!
Everyone is now shielded from the elements which is a good thing since attendance last year was poor due to torrential rain! (We wanted to bring a little bit of Thailand over here - and we got our wish - the monsoon came over!)
Unhampered by the weather everyone was able to enjoy themselves watching the dancers performing Thai classical dances, trying authentic Thai food and hunting for bargains at the craft stores. Also among the attractions were Thai Boxing demonstration, face painting for children and the art of vegetable carving.
The Trust's tour of Thailand (Nov- Dec 2007)
7 December 2007
The Trust went to Bahn Pah Mee School in Chiang Rai Province. It is one of the hill tribe schools in the northern region of Thailand. Click here to learn about this and other hill tribe schools.
7 December 2007
Bahn Pak Dang school in Amphoe Dansai, Loei - 600km from Chiang Mai, over about twenty mountains! The remoteness and the isolation in which these people live are illustrated by the fact that in the village of 200 households there are only two surnames. The school needs books, note pads, basic sports equipment such as balls and bats etc. and more classrooms! Click here to learn more about how you can help them.
27 November 2007
A visit to the School for the Blind in Chiang Mai to check on their progress and to make a donation. Click here for more...
23 November 2007
The Trust visited a hill tribe school in kahyang, Chiang Rai. It was the day before the Loi Krathong Festival and the children were busy making banana boats in preparation. Click here to read more...
17 November 2007
A yearly visit to Dharmajarinee School to make a donation. It is one of the first schools supported by the Trust. In 1991 there were 60 pupils: now there are over 200 students and a nursery section has been added to the school recently. Click here to learn more about the school and how it all began.
16 November 2007
Mudita Trust visited Baan Jing Jai safehouse in Pattaya to make a donaton. It is a place operated by the Church of Christ in Thailand (CCT) as part of the child prostitution prevention project for children who are abandoned and are in danger of being drawn into the sex industry - a goal shared by The Mudita Trust.
Satarn Pinit Detention Centre in Chiang Mai
It is a correctional facility for children under the age of 18 years who have committed minor crimes. Books and recreational equipment were donated to the centre. Click here to read more...
Eastern Cultural Fête 2008: change of venue
PLEASE NOTE: the Eastern Cultural Fête 2008 will be held on May bank holiday (26 May 2008) at
The Grange Leisure Centre
Bepton Road
Midhurst
West Sussex
GU29 9HD
This year the Eastern Cultural Fête has moved from its usual place of The Green opposite The Hamilton Arms to The Grange Leisure Centre in Midhurst. Click here to read more...
