THAILAND – Chiang Mai – Support a Good Cause by Painting an Elephant

The activity starts with learning about the history of the conservation project and how they link art with business, and how elephant conservation fits into the equation at one of the Elephant Parade workshop locations.

Theme

Art & Culture, Classic, Family, Sustainable

Country - City

Thailand - Chiang Mai

Market segment

Thematic Leisure

Price Level

$$$

Max pax

24

Seasonality

All Year Round

Arrival city

Chiang Mai

Departure city

Chiang Mai

Description

The activity starts with learning about the history of the conservation project and how they link art with business, and how elephant conservation fits into the equation at one of the Elephant Parade workshop locations. Under the supervision of the Elephant Parade staff, guests have the opportunity to customize a resin miniature elephant statue to their own liking, or copy an existing design by famous designers. Not only does this activity support a good cause, guests also have a unique and stylish souvenir to take home from their Thailand trip that demonstrates their commitment to environmental conservation. Besides that, it’s an absolutely unforgettable moment to see the professional production process from start to finish at the Elephant Parade Land in Chiang Mai.

Can be combined with

Thematic Leisure

  • Chiang Mai – Experience the traditional Lanna lifestyle with a local family

Selling points

  • To join an art workshop and paint your own Elephant Parade replica elephant and maybe become one of the exhibition’s artists if your work is put on display!
  • To learn about Elephant Parade’s worldwide journey with internationally renowned artists and celebrities
  • To learn about Asian elephants and the work The Asian Elephant Foundation are doing to save these magnificent but endangered animals
  • To learn about the importance of elephant conservation

Level Of The Excursion

Low - This activity impacts local community, culture and/or environment in a small but meaningful way

The Impact Of This Excursion

Social/cultural Impact

Empowerment and education

Economic Impact

Local individual benefits

Additional Information

Positive impacts

Participating in this activity raises awareness and educates about the situation of elephants in Thailand. Part of the income is also used to support projects and charities related to the topic

Negative impacts

No negative

Time And Transportation

From To Distance By Duration Road condition
Chiang Mai Airport Elephant Parade Land (Chiang Mai) 20 kilometers Car 30 minutes Good
Elephant Parade Land (Chiang Mai) Doi Suthep temple 30 kilometers Car 1 hour Good, but crowded
Elephant Parade River City (Bangkok) Grand Palace 5 kilometers Car / Boat 30 minutes Good but crowded
Elephant Parade River City (Bangkok) Siam Square 3,5 kilometers Car 20 minutes Good but crowded

Duration

  • Approximately 1-3 hours for the workshop depending on guests’ involvement, longer for Elephant Parade Land (Chiang Mai), since they can see the production facilities at work

Min pax

1

Max pax

24 (can be more on request only, different rates may apply)

How to sell it

  • A nice and budget friendly activity, mainly suitable for families with kids or people interested in art
  • Suitable for people interested in elephants and elephant welfare/conservation
  • A fantastic way to spend a rainy morning or afternoon
  • A lovely and meaningful place to support a noble elephant cause
  • A great way to learn about the uniqueness of the magnificent elephant at the elephant fun-facts wall
  • A relaxing moment on a comfortable bean bag when reading a story in the elephant library
  • A chance to see the talented artists at work, witness the different processes involved and experience the real handwork that is the basis of the Elephant Parade replicas
  • A great activity for families with kids, since the workshop is fun an interactive, while, at the same time, educating guests about elephants and the problems they face

Why this activity

  • Especially appropriate representation of culture, creativity, and conservation
  • Guests receive a unique and hand-made souvenir to take home (50% commission on a walk-in selling rate)
  • Suitable for various segments like Families, Art & Culture, Sustainable, Disabled
  • Suitable for people interested in art and/or painting, since they will have the chance to be creative and work on their very own piece of art, which they can take home as a souvenir
  • The workshop takes a couple of hours and can be done every day, morning or afternoon, with locations in Chiang Mai as well as Bangkok

Good to combine with

  • Chiang Mai: Mae Ping River Cruise to/from Baan Tha Louk (Farmer’s House pier), visit to FAE Elephant hospital in Lampang
  • Bangkok (River city): Klong tour, Go Black cycling tour, Walk along the Dragon’s Backbone

Do not combine with

Any full day activities

Market suggestion

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Competitor comparison

Some competitors offer it, but mainly to Asian and Dutch markets (as the founder is Dutch)

Pros

  • Budget friendly and easy to combine with other activities
  • Easy to organize
  • Easy to book the service

Cons

  • All locations have souvenir shops, so the center could be seen as commercial for some clients
  • People might not be interested in art and/or elephant welfare, nor may they be interested at all in this activity
  • Quite well-known among competitors, so it may be touristy

Information

  • Week days are recommended for Elephant Parade Land visits
  • While the factory is open, activities on weekends will be limited compared to week days

Alerts

  • There are different locations, and the recommended location is Elephant Parade Land in Chiang Mai, since travelers will be able to see every step of the production process, in addition to taking part in the workshop

Important information

Suitable for all ages. Payment is per elephant statue, so very young children can paint together with parents.

Price range

$

Quotation guideline

300 THB for a small elephant (10cm), 500 THB for a bigger elephant (15cm)

Inclusion

  • Artist-led painting workshop (English-speaking)
  • Fully air-conditioned location
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Refreshments (water and small snack are provided)
  • Entry to the Elephant Parade Museum
  • Entry to production facilities where artists paint replicas (Chiang Mai only)

Exclusion

  • Transportation
  • Easia guide (recommended for speakers of 3rd languages)
  • Any personal on-spot expenses like souvenirs

Possible Extra

  • Workshop led by a professional artist

Remark

  • Workshops can be arranged on location for bigger groups, team building events, etc. Rates are on case-by-case basis

Important notes

  • Can be combined with Mae Ping River cruise; make sure to correctly coordinate with all suppliers (MP River cruise & transportation)

Special Guide notes

  • After the workshop, the miniature statues may need some finishing afterwards; please coordinate with Elephant Parade on how to handle this

Different Choice

  • No alternative available

Contact

Elephant Parade, E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +66 (0) 62 918 9621

Special Information

  • Accessible by minivan and also big bus

Internal Product Annoucement

[THAILAND – NEW PRODUCT – ANNOUNCEMENT]
Chiang Mai – Support a good cause by painting an elephant:
Great for families with kids or people interested in art
Budget friendly activity
Educates on the situation of elephants in SE Asia and supports good causes related to this

Website/Travel Exchange

http://www.elephantparade.com/

English

You will pay a visit to Elephant Parade, a social enterprise that combines art, business and elephant conservation efforts. The Elephant Parade has been working with various international designers, celebrities and brands to raise awareness by creating customized art pieces which are periodically displayed at mobile exhibitions. You will learn all about the history of the project and how it works and then, you will get the chance to paint your very own unique miniature elephant statues. The helpful staff will assist you to make sure you take home a wonderful, homemade souvenir!

Note: If visiting Elephant Parade Land in Chiang Mai, take note to use this text “You will pay a visit to Elephant Parade Land…You will learn all about the history of the project and how it works and get to see the different steps of the production and understand the process from design to packaging…”

French

Soutenez une bonne cause en peignant un éléphant

L’Elephant Parade est une entreprise sociale qui soutient la conservation des éléphants grâce à l’art. Elle travaille avec plusieurs designers internationaux, des célébrités et de célèbres marques pour sensibiliser l’opinion publique en créant des œuvres personnalisées présentées lors d’expositions itinérantes périodiques. Vous en apprendrez plus sur l’histoire de ce projet et la façon dont il fonctionne. Mais vous aurez principalement la chance de peindre votre propre miniature d’éléphant! Le personnel sera là pour vous aider si vous en sentez le besoin, afin que vous puissiez créer un beau souvenir à ramener avec vous.

Remarque: S’il s’agit de l’Elephant Parade Land à Chiang Mai, veuillez utiliser le texte suivant: L’Elephant Parade Land … Vous en apprendrez plus sur l’histoire de ce projet et la façon dont il fonctionne ainsi que sur les différentes étapes de la production, du design à l’emballage…

Spanish

Apoye una buena causa pintando un elefante

Visitará Elephant Parade, una empresa social que combina el arte con los negocios y con medidas que fomentan el diálogo sobre los elefantes. Elephant Parade ha colaborado con varios diseñadores, celebridades y marcas internacionales para fomentar la concienciación creando obras de arte personalizadas que se exhiben de forma periódica en exposiciones itinerantes. Aprenderá sobre la historia del proyecto y la forma en la que funciona. Pero, aún más importante, tendrá la oportunidad de pintar sus propias estatuas de elefante en miniatura. El personal le asistirá para garantizar que se lleva a casa un precioso recuerdo.

Nota: Si se trata de Elephant Parade Land en Chiang Mai, debe utilizar este texto: «Visitará Elephant Parade Land…Aprenderá sobre la historia del proyecto y la forma en la que funciona, y podrá observar los diferentes pasos de la producción y comprender el proceso, desde el diseño hasta el empaquetado…»

Italian

Sostenete una buona causa dipingendo un elefante

Visiterete ‘Elephant Parade’, un’impresa sociale che combina arte con affari e sforzi per la conservazione degli elefanti. L’Elephant Parade ha lavorato con vari designer internazionali, celebrità e marchi per sensibilizzare creando opere d’arte personalizzate che vengono periodicamente esposte in mostre mobili. Imparerete tutto sulla storia del progetto e su come funziona. Ma ancora più importante, avrete la possibilità di dipingere le vostre statue di elefanti in miniatura davvero uniche. Il personale disponibile vi assisterà per assicurarvi di portare a casa un bel souvenir!

Nota: Se si tratta di ‘Elephant Parade Land’ a Chiang Mai, prendere nota per utilizzare questo testo “Farete una visita a ‘Elephant Parade Land’ … Imparerete tutto sulla storia del progetto e su come funziona. Vedrete i diversi passi della produzione e capire il processo dalla progettazione al confezionamento … “

German

Bemalen Sie einen Elefanten für einen guten Zweck

Sie werden Elephant Parade besuchen, ein soziales Unternehmen, welches Kunst mit Geschäftliches zum Schutze der Elefanten verbindet. Elephant Parade hat mit unterschiedlichen, internationalen Designern, bekannten Persönlichkeiten und Marken zusammengearbeitet, um maßgeschneiderte Kunstwerke zu kreieren, die regelmäßig auf Wanderausstellungen gezeigt werden. Sie werden etwas über die Geschichte des Projektes lernen und wie es funktioniert. Aber noch viel wichtiger, Sie werden die Chance haben, Ihre eigene und einzigartige Miniatur-Elefanten-Skulptur zu bemalen. Die Mitarbeiter werden Ihnen dabei behilflich sein, sodass Sie am Ende ein schönes Souvenir mit nachhause nehmen können!

Hinweis: Wenn Elephant Parade in Chiang Mai ist, achten Sie darauf, folgenden Text zu verwenden: „Sie werden Elephant Parade Land besuchen…Sie werden alles über die Geschichte des Projektes lernen und wie es funktioniert. Zudem werden Sie die verschiedenen Stufen der Produktion und den Prozess vom Design bis zur Verpackung kennenlernen…“