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…“