The Songkran Festival is the official start of the Thai New Year. Many people travel to their home province to celebrate with family and friends. A state of emergency declared in 5 provinces isn't dampening the fun in Chiang Mai. more at songkran2009.com
J & O Dance Company in Taipei, Taiwan performs at a promotional event for a Korean ginseng company entering the Taiwan market. Dance troups are often hired by companies here for promotion purposes.