The bustling cityscape of Chiang Rai was engulfed in ripples of ingenuity and creative prowess over the weekend, as the town’s epicenter, the Central Chiang Rai shopping mall, witnessed the grand launch of the “Tattoo Body Artists” and “Amazing Body Art @ Chiangrai” promotions. Local enterprises and governance fused their efforts to unfold this artistic spectacle which was highlighted by impressive displays of body art masterpieces, carved by local tattoo parlours.
Luethaipat Pimonsree, the influential deputy director of the University of Phayao’s Innovative Learning Institute, undersigned the events as vital parts of Chiang Rai’s expansive “Creative City of Design” campaign. This campaign is intricately aligned with the Creative Cities initiative on a global scale, spurred by the esteemed United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco).
She expressed her admiration for Chiang Rai’ tattoo artists, who’ve garnered fame for their superior craftsmanship and customer service, which is not just top-notch but also thankfully wallet-friendly. Thus, the essence of the campaign is to lure body art aficionados to experience the excellent tattoo artistry nestled in this northern province of Thailand.
Luethaipat’s vision is clear – “As knowledge of Chiang Rai’s profusion of seasoned tattoo artists and their reasonable rates spreads, tattoo enthusiasts from all around will be drawn here in search of their next ink adventure,” she stated. She hopes that this resurgence will serve as a stimulus, invigorating the local economy in diverse ways.
Tirapat Thongbai, a body art connoisseur and regular patron, shared his upbeat anticipation, stating that he firmly trusts that the growing popularity and acceptance of body art would certainly channel additional revenue towards Chiang Rai. This, he believes, will be possible when enthusiasts like him choose to visit this hospitable province for their next inking session. Thongbai can’t help but gush about the exceptional range of designs offered by Thai tattoo artists, which span from quintessential Thai ‘sak yant’ patterns to vibrant, avant-garde artworks.
Therefore, through exceptional events like these promotions, Chiang Rai’s creative, vibrant and affordable tattoo industry is placed squarely on the global body art map. It continues to entice body art explorers worldwide, gearing up to ink not just their bodies, but also their hearts, with indelible memories of craft, culture and camaraderie.
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