Why ISANCF
Isan Creative Festival 2022 â Another Year of Creating, Preserving, and Promoting While the atmosphere can be discouraging and morale may deteriorate, we will not give up on obstacles or abandon the fun and joy that are considered to be unique characteristics of the Isan people. Isan Creative Festival will as well never stop creating, inheriting wisdom, and promoting local businesses in order for the people of Isan to pass through this hardship for a better future.Since the festivalâs inception in 2019, at TCDC Khon Kaen, Isan Creative Festival has continuously promoted the economy and driven ideas of ââurban development through creativity, innovation, and collaboration. We introduce the cultural assets, creativity, and business potential of Isan products in the form of creative events, art installations, and thought-provoking activities. The latest Isan Creative Festival, held in 2021, increased cooperation with creators throughout Isan and expanded festival and exhibition spaces into the centre of Khon Kaen under the theme of âIsan Crossingâ.Due to the spread of COVID-19, awareness and access to the festival may be somewhat limited. As Isan Creative Festival 2022 will be held from February 25âMarch 6, 2022, we would like to take this opportunity to once again introduce the festival and explain the purposes of the event in a hope that you will gain a better understanding of it. Perhaps you will find the event and activity that you have been waiting for a long time; it may also be an experience that rekindles creativity and enjoyment during this challenging time.Isan Creative Festival is an intellectual playground for works showcased by the collaboration between CEA Khon Kaen, creative entrepreneurs, creator network, public and private sectors, and civil society, in keeping with the Isan environment and identity, which encompasses amusement, diversified culture and tradition. The festival is presented through exhibitions and showcases, and it highlights three of the regionâs most notable creative industries: entertainment, food, and crafts. All creations go through the industrial value-adding process.Isan Creative Festival demonstrates Isanâs potential in local, business, social and cultural aspects. Creative businesses, services, and tourism are also promoted at the festival by integrating neighbourhoodsâ storytelling, people, local businesses, and local products, as well as assisting local companies in the area to profit from district enhancement. All of these findings, however, support more than just business driving but also improve peopleâs wellbeing and societyâs quality, as well as the communityâs capacity for long-term self-development.Isan Creative Festival is set to serve three main objectives: (1) encouraging creative industries by bringing together designers and businesses to create new design visions and expand the network for creative industries enhancement; (2) adding value to the cultural capital and local assets and creating opportunities for businesses to capitalize on cultural capital and local assets, by utilizing creativity and design to improve quality of life and revenue; and (3) advancing creative cities by developing new technology-based facilities and utilities to support design work and foster collaboration with other creative city networks.āļāļīāļāļāļēāļĄāļāļ§āļēāļĄāđāļāļĨāļ·āđāļāļāđāļŦāļ§ / Follow ushttps://isancreativefestival.com/FB: isancreativefestivalIG: isancreativefestivalLine: @isancf#ISANCF2022#isancreativefestival#āđāļāļĻāļāļēāļĨāļāļĩāļŠāļēāļāļŠāļĢāđāļēāļāļŠāļĢāļĢāļāđ
Think Link Things - āļ§āļīāđāļāļĢāļēāļ°āļŦāđ āđāļāļ·āđāļāļĄāđāļĒāļ āļāļļāļāļŠāļĢāļĢāļāļŠāļīāđāļ
Think Link ThingsFrom last yearâs theme of âIsan Crossingâthe collaboration across networks to challenge limitsâ to this yearâs âThink Link Thingsâthinking beyond the box and connecting things for new possibilities.âIsan Creative Festival is an intellectual playground for works showcased by the collaboration between CEA Khon Kaen, creative entrepreneurs, creator network, public and private sectors, and civil society, in keeping with the Isan environment and identity, which encompasses amusement, diversified culture and tradition. The festival is presented through exhibitions and showcases, and it highlights three of the regionâs most notable creative industries: entertainment, food, and crafts. All creations go through the industrial value-adding process.This yearâs theme emerged from the question âwhat if seemingly unconnected components, such as craftsmanship, NFT, and the BCG economic model, were incorporated without adhering to conventional thinking?â With a strong belief that new and unexpected possibilities are possible, CEA Khon Kaen, thus, voluntarily serves as a platform to connect and inspire all parties to think beyond the box, connect all things, seek the answer. We hope the results of our collaborations will capitalise on Isanâs cultural assets while also incorporating technology, innovation, and creativity to add value to the Thai economy.âFrom Suffix for Euphony of Songs to ISANCF2022âs ThemeââTing Ling Tingâ can be heard in a variety of Isan folk lullabies, including Nok Cha Ko, Norn Salha, and others; it represents amusement and a keen sense of humour. The singing sound of the lines is akin to the high tones of the Pin, an Isan traditional stringed instrument. âTing Ling Tingâ is pronounced similarly to the English phrase âThink Link Things,â which represents the concept of cross-industry collaboration. It, thus, became the title of the central concept of the Isan Creative Festival 2022, as well as the symbol that connects cultural assets to new possibilities.Join us to think and link what matters to draw Isanâs potential in local, business, social, and cultural aspects. Join us to promote creative businesses, services, and tourism by integrating neighbourhoodsâ storytelling, people, local businesses, and local products. We shall assist all parties in the area to profit from district enhancement as it will not only benefit local businesses but also peopleâs wellbeing and the communityâs capacity for long-term self-development.āļāļīāļāļāļēāļĄāļāļ§āļēāļĄāđāļāļĨāļ·āđāļāļāđāļŦāļ§ / Follow ushttps://isancreativefestival.com/FB: isancreativefestivalIG: isancreativefestivalLine: @isancf#ISANCF2022#isancreativefestival#āđāļāļĻāļāļēāļĨāļāļĩāļŠāļēāļāļŠāļĢāđāļēāļāļŠāļĢāļĢāļāđ
About Us: Isan Creative Festival 2022
Creativity and enjoyment are rare at this challenging time, but Isan Creative Festival 2022 is bringing back the creative and festive vibes of Isan. ïŧŋIsan Creative Festival 2022 is an intellectual playground that combines innovative creativity with local artistic and cultural assets to introduce Isan potential. Join us and let us âThink Link Thingsâ to reinterpret the meaning and value of Isan.Isan Creative Festival 2022 is an intellectual playground for works showcased by the collaboration between CEA Khon Kaen, creative entrepreneurs, creators network, public and private sectors, and civil society, in keeping with the Isan environment and identity, which encompasses amusement, diversified culture and tradition. The festival is presented through exhibitions and showcases, and it highlights three of the regionâs most notable creative industries: entertainment, food, and crafts. All creations went through the industrial value-adding process, from the very first step, to demonstrate Isanâs potential in local, business, social and cultural aspects. Creative businesses, services, and tourism are also promoted at the festival by integrating neighborhoodsâ storytelling, people, local businesses, and local products, as well as assisting local companies in the area to profit from district enhancement. All of these findings, however, support more than just business driving but also improve peopleâs wellbeing and societyâs quality, as well as the communityâs capacity for long-term self-development.Our ConceptIf seemingly unconnected components, such as craftsmanship, NFT, and the BCG economic model, were incorporated without adhering to conventional thinking, new and unexpected possibilities would emerge. âTing Ling Tingâ can be heard in a variety of Isan folk lullabies, including Nok Cha Ko, Norn Salha, and others; it represents amusement and a keen sense of humour. The singing sound of the lines is akin to the high tones of the Pin, an Isan traditional stringed instrument. âTing Ling Tingâ is pronounced similarly to the English phrase âThink Link Things,â which represents the concept of cross-industry collaboration. It, thus, became the title of the central concept of the Isan Creative Festival 2022, as well as the symbol that connects cultural assets to new possibilities.CEA Khon Kaen serves as a platform to connect and inspire all parties to think beyond the box and connect all things to capitalise on Isan cultural assets while also incorporating technology, innovation, and creativity to add value to the Thai economy.Linking IdeasIsan Creative Festival 2022 will not only focus on international technology and innovation but also on identifying and developing the regionâs assets, which will lead to the festivalâs three outstanding identity creations including:Isan EntertainmentâExhilarationâ is one of the Isan peopleâs traits that accurately reflects their way of life and identity, as evidenced through Molam music. As a result, ISANCF2022 employs music and performances to make the festival more enjoyable. It also examines the possibilities for bringing the potentials of entertainment and culture to the world stage, from the viewpoints of both Thai and international experts.Connecting and gathering the creators network across Isan (ISAN Regional) ISANCF2022 serves as a center for connecting and assembling Isanâs most significant artists and creative products throughout Isan. It is also responsible for discovering new assets in the region and sharing its intriguing stories with the public.Value-Added Economy Model or BCG (Bio-Circular-Green Economy)The festivalâs exhibitions and works are pioneering efforts to communicate how science, technology, and innovation can be integrated to add value to the creative industries and respond to global sustainable development goals such as sustainable production and consumption, climate change adaptation, diversity conservation, long-term collaboration, and so on.āļāļīāļāļāļēāļĄāļāļ§āļēāļĄāđāļāļĨāļ·āđāļāļāđāļŦāļ§ / Follow ushttps://isancreativefestival.com/FB: isancreativefestivalIG: isancreativefestivalLine: @isancf#ISANCF2022#isancreativefestival#āđāļāļĻāļāļēāļĨāļāļĩāļŠāļēāļāļŠāļĢāđāļēāļāļŠāļĢāļĢāļāđ
ISANCF Identities
We Think & We Link3 Identities of Isan Creative Festival 2022Isan EntertainmentâFun and joy,âas expressed in Molam, a culturally unique Isaan music, is one definition that accurately portrays the Isaan peopleâs way of life and identity. ISANCF2022 employs musical and theatrical entertainment as a fun conductor within the festival. Through the perspectives of both Thai and foreign experts, both social and economic elements were examined in order to identify opportunities to bring the potential of entertainment culture to the world.Isan RegionalâIsan does not consist of a single province.â CEA Khon Kaen fosters the development of a creative economy at the regional level. ISANCF2022, thus, serves as a hub for connecting and bringing together networks of artists and important works from around the Northeast. CEA Khon Kaen is also looking for new assets in the area and telling engaging stories about them to the public. This is one of the innovative ways for transforming the Northeastern regionâs image into a creative hub that draws tourists and creates revenue, ultimately improving the Isan peopleâs quality of life.The BCG (Bio-Circular-Green Economy)The exhibitions and works on display during the festival highlight the fruitful outcomes of applying science, technology, and innovation to provide additional value for the creative industries. It is linked to several of the worldâs sustainable development goals, such as climate-change-responsible production and consumption, biodiversity conservation, and collaboration for sustainable development, to name a few.āļāļīāļāļāļēāļĄāļāļ§āļēāļĄāđāļāļĨāļ·āđāļāļāđāļŦāļ§ / Follow ushttps://isancreativefestival.com/FB: isancreativefestivalIG: isancreativefestivalLine: @isancf#ISANCF2022#isancreativefestival#āđāļāļĻāļāļēāļĨāļāļĩāļŠāļēāļāļŠāļĢāđāļēāļāļŠāļĢāļĢāļāđ
Highlight Program
10 Highlights â Activities that will heal your heart and soul, and those that will benefit both society and businesses.The Isan Creative Festival will be here in just a few weeks. Other details, in addition to the festivalâs theme and concept, will be revealed gradually. Today, weâd like to share the most exciting information, which are the must-see highlights of the event, selected from 7 main activities, including exhibitions, presentations, musical performances, and more, for a total of more than 10 programmes. Unfold the calendar, choose the activities that appeal to you, and mark the location. You may have missed previous yearsâ programmes, but donât miss out on the Isan Creative Festival 2022, which will take place from February 26 to March 6, 2022!1. Lunch & Learn Project: School Yard LunchTCDC Khon KaenFrom the 2021âs successful Lunch & Learn Project under the governmentâs average lunch budget of 21 THB per student to the 2022âs expansion project, the School Yard Lunch Project, which is the collaboration of various groups in the food production line. The main focus of the newly created menus will be placed first and foremost on nutrition and the local ingredients.2. Juad Talk: Isan NextTCDC Khon Kaen/ Online PlatformsSix local Isan speakers with extensive experiences in various fields of enterprises such as gastronomy, entertainment, crafts & design will give a short talk and share perspectives on how to come up with creative ideas and how to create new products from what already exists in our locality.3. Projection Mapping ShowSawasdee HotelThrough colourful light and sound, Isan Creative Festivalâs projection mapping art connects design and creativity to the local way of life and culture to highlight Isan potential, assets, and molam culture.4. Isan Flavour LibraryTCDC Khon KaenThe wisdom of Isan fermentation has been passed down from generation to generation. The preservation of food is what gives it richness and a wide range of tastes. The exhibition âIsan Flavour Libraryâ will reveal the various flavours of Isan pickling.5. D-KAK Market TCDC & D-KAK Market in the CityTCDC Khon Kaen / Khon Kaen Air-Conditioned Bus Terminal Approximately 65 stalls are exclusively selected to present their unique and creatively designed products at D-KAK Market, TCDC Khon Kaen and D-KAK Market in the City. Apart from their artisanal uniqueness, these young designers also put importance on the practicality of their products.6. Creative WorkshopTCDC Khon Kaen / Khon Kaen Air-Conditioned Bus Terminal At Isan Creative Festival 2022, a wide range of workshops are available for those interested in creative enterprises, particularly young entrepreneurs, young professionals in the entertainment business, young creatives, and students.7. Sub-District Short FilmTCDC Khon KaenâShort films which are made to tell bric-a-brac stories of Srichan neighbourhood through professional directorsâ perspectives incorporating with local people.â8. House of Fabric-AtionKhon Kaen Air-Conditioned Bus TerminalHouse of Fabric-Ation showcases Isan textiles developed by fusing innovation and technology with design, local wisdom, and regional uniqueness in order to modernise Isan woven products and optimise the quality to meet international standards.9. Molam House Hopping Creative TourA highlight programme that will provide you with enjoyment and understanding of the evolution of molam, an Isan culture that has been passed down for generations, by visiting communities where various molam groups originated.10. Isan, Our Home (town)1502 Creative Sharing SpaceIsan, Our Home(town) is an open space that tells the stories of âBaan Haoâ (hometown) by combining intellectual and cultural treasures with creativity, design, and innovation via a Northeastern Creative Economy District network. It tells the stories of two potential cities, Sakon Nakhon and Nakhon Ratchasima, which utilise cultural elements and innovation to transform their towns into âCreative Economy Areas.âāļāļīāļāļāļēāļĄāļāļ§āļēāļĄāđāļāļĨāļ·āđāļāļāđāļŦāļ§ / Follow ushttps://isancreativefestival.com/FB: isancreativefestivalIG: isancreativefestivalLine: @isancf#ISANCF2022#isancreativefestival#āđāļāļĻāļāļēāļĨāļāļĩāļŠāļēāļāļŠāļĢāđāļēāļāļŠāļĢāļĢāļāđ
19 Showcases and Exhibitions
19 Showcases and Exhibitions â Come witness new concepts, find out where they originate, and be inspired.Throughout the year, creators seek inspiration and connect with topics of interest in order to create works that reflect their perspectives and tell stories. On February 25âMarch 6, 2022, the Isan Creative Festival 2022 will bring together 19 exhibitions, including the works of new and seasoned designers, the results of urban development initiatives, and works that support creative industries.1. Local Immunity TCDC Khon KaenLocal immunity The exhibition, hosted by the Creative Economy Agency in Khon Kaen, is part of the Isan Creative Festival 2022. The exhibition aims to present the growth of Thailandâs food industry from all regions and the trends in food production and consumption in the country. The exhibitionâs highlights include traditional medicine, pharmacopoeias, and local recipes that contain medicinal values and effects on the human body.2. Mudmee NFTTCDC Khon KaenThe festival includes a cooperative stage for Isan Mudmee weaving groups and international NFT artists to co-create Mudmee NFT, creating patterns on Mudmee cloth and turning them into digital tokens to expand the Mudmee market into the digital world. The obtained NFT and the Mudmee-inspiring art works will be displayed in the exhibition at the Isan Creative Festival 2022.3. Professional Showcase TCDC Khon KaenThis year, entrepreneurs, designers, and creatives from all over Isan submitted works for the exhibition.Most of the works this year exhibit an expansion from the original Isan cultural capital to modern pieces of art corresponding to the concept of this yearâs festival.4. Khon Kaen Urban Transit Khon Kaen Wittayayon Schoolâs Bus StopThe exhibition displays the prototype model of the Khon Kaen Light Rail Transit, which will very soon be scheduled to commence, and charts the plans of Khon Kaen Urban Transit, including the Small Tram Project around Kaen Nakhon Lake, the LRT Project, and the Smart Song Taew Project. Apart from the information display, this exhibition is also an open platform for the voices and views of the locals to cover every possible dimension of the cityâs development.5. Made in Srichan #2Khon Kaen Air-Conditioned Bus TerminalMade in Shichan 2 is the extension of the project Made in Srichan to extend the valuable treasures of the Srichan creative neighbourhood and to develop the potential of the community groups, entrepreneurs, and original businesses in the neighbourhood. Isan designers collaborate with neighbourhood businesses to create new works, new products, new menus, and new storytelling to promote the shops using new products in a new image that is more accessible to more people and will become Srichanâs unique signature.6. Future ParadiseRuamthavee Khon KaenFUTURE PARADISE presented by Design and Objects Association (D&O), a group of designers who have built a solid reputation for fresh designs and product quality in both local and international markets, showcases designs inspired by the mixture of Thai locality and future trends, adopting modern technology and traditional hand-made techniques to design new hand-made products; the designs that result from the mixture of the old and new techniques are the highlight of the exhibition.7. Student Showcase Khon Kaen Air-Conditioned Bus TerminalIsan Creative Festival 2022 is an opportunity for creatives and artists in Isaan to have the space to express their creativity to promote and develop Isanâs growing creative business. This year, students and designers from different institutions all over Isan submitted works for the exhibition.8. Lunch & Learn Project: School Yard LunchTCDC Khon KaenFrom the 2021âs successful Lunch & Learn Project under the governmentâs average lunch budget of 21 THB per student to the 2022âs expansion project, the School Yard Lunch Project, which is the collaboration of various groups in the food production line. The main focus of the newly created menus will be placed first and foremost on nutrition and the local ingredients.9. House of Fabric-AtionKhon Kaen Air-Conditioned Bus TerminalHouse of Fabric-Ation showcases Isan textiles developed by fusing innovation and technology with design, local wisdom, and regional uniqueness in order to modernise Isan woven products and optimise the quality to meet international standards.10. Isan, Our Home(town)1502 Creative Sharing SpaceIsan, Our Home(town) is an open space that tells the stories of âBaan Haoâ (hometown) by combining intellectual and cultural treasures with creativity, design, and innovation via a Northeastern Creative Economy District network. It tells the stories of two potential cities, Sakon Nakhon and Nakhon Ratchasima, which utilise cultural elements and innovation to transform their towns into âCreative Economy Areas.â11. Isan Flavour LibraryTCDC Khon KaenThe wisdom of Isan fermentation has been passed down from generation to generation. The preservation of food is what gives it richness and a wide range of tastes. The exhibition âIsan Flavour Libraryâ will reveal the various flavours of Isan pickling.12. Isan Solutions TCDC Khon KaenMost Isan handcrafts have a plain and non-decorative image. They are simple tools and equipment for everyday use that we are familiar with. They are, however, the result of a struggling way of life in order to survive.They are natureâs reliance, her generosity in heredity, and the fun discovered through surroundings. This knowledge requires time for practise to obtain unique skills.13. Wonders of Chum Phae TCDC Khon KaenThe Wonders of Chum Phae is a project to elevate and develop local products from Chum Phae, Khon Kaen. The project develops and promotes a new image of shops and local products to meet current consumer demand. The main objectives are to reach more customers and to provide more market opportunities. As a part of the project, entrepreneurs are encouraged to use the knowledge and skills they have learned to grow their businesses in the Isan region.14. Srichan-Kungsadan Innovation DistrictKhon Kaen Air-Conditioned Bus TerminalThe exhibition âSrichan-Kungsadan Innovation Districtâ illuminates area development concepts and economic mobilisation which aims at maximising the economic growth and capabilities of local entrepreneurs in the Srichan-Kungsadan district; the neighbourhood is vibrant with food, agricultural, and biotechnological innovations.15. Isan Street Vendor KungsadanKungadan is a neighbourhood with several street vendors, such as wheelbarrow vendors, hawkers, and vendor stalls scattered all over the area. The project to improve the image of street vendors along the streets of Kungsadan was then initiated to bring designs to upgrade the street vendor businesses and build an attractive and outstanding look for the shops.16. Srichan Old But Cool Online PlatformSrichan Old but Cool is a project to enhance realisation and promote these creative sub-districts in the creative district of Srichan, Khon Kaen, to present these sub-districts in Khon Kaen to be recognised in Thailand and abroad. The campaign of interesting stories from each sub-district will boost tourism and push the creative industry in Khon Kaen forward. The end result will be three products: public relations articles, Srichanâs Old but Cool Map, and a public relations video.17. Wonder Waste Junoir! Khon Kaen Air-Conditioned Bus TerminalThe project aims to continue promoting and expanding community engagement in proper waste sorting through the adoption of delivery robot technology or the smart waste-collecting cat robots. The location to be included in the project expansion is Muang Khon Kaen District, and the new target group will be local students and educational institutes.18. Town +(Chair)+ Share Bueng Nong Waeng Public ParkThe project is co-created by the collaboration of Khon Kaen Municipality, Nong Waeng Trachoo 1 Community, shop owners and entrepreneurs located around Nong Waeng Trachoo Park, Hed-D Architect Club, Hug Town Company, Khon Kaen University, and the Creative Economy Agency (CEA) to create a participatory design process, which is an approach to design by actively involving all stakeholders, and spaces around Nong Waeng Trachoo Park have been identified as an experimental area.19. Co-Create: Air-Conditioned Bus TerminalKhon Kaen Air-Conditioned Bus TerminalThe seminar Co-Create: Air-Conditioned Bus Terminal will be organised as part of the Isan Creative Festival 2022 to share insights on how the city grows while still paying attention to economic development for original communities that serve as the business quarter, sustainable community, and tourism district.The project relies on the principles of urban planning and design thinking with collaboration with stakeholders such as Khon Kaen Municipality, KKTT co, Ltd., Creative Economy Agency (Public Organization), representatives from communities, and entrepreneurs in the area.âāļāļīāļāļāļēāļĄāļāļ§āļēāļĄāđāļāļĨāļ·āđāļāļāđāļŦāļ§ / Follow ushttps://isancreativefestival.com/FB: isancreativefestivalIG: isancreativefestivalLine: @isancf#ISANCF2022#isancreativefestival#āđāļāļĻāļāļēāļĨāļāļĩāļŠāļēāļāļŠāļĢāđāļēāļāļŠāļĢāļĢāļāđ
4 Talks to broaden your experience & build upon ideas
4 Talks to broaden your experience & build upon ideasWe invite you to listen to the experiences of creators, experts, and those who want to pitch ideas. Whether you enjoy listening to lectures, exchanging ideas, learning from direct experience, or arguing for reasons. The Creative Isan Festival 2022 caters to talk-type enthusiasts with four presentations and four styles.1. Juad Talk: Isan NextTCDC Khon Kaen | Online PlatformsSix local Isan speakers with extensive experiences in various fields of enterprises such as gastronomy, entertainment, crafts & design will give a short talk and share perspectives on how to come up with creative ideas and how to create new products from what already exists in our locality.ISAN Ent. Marketing : āļāļāļāļĩāļŠāļēāļāļāđāļēāļāđāļŪāļē āđāļ§āđāļēāļŦāļĒāļąāļāļāļ°āļĄāđāļ§āļFuture of ISAN POP : āļāļēāļĢāļŠāđāļāļāļāļāļ§āļąāļāļāļāļĢāļĢāļĄāļāļĩāļŠāļēāļāļāđāļāļMolum Fandom : āļāļ°āđāļĢāļāļĩāđāļāļģāđāļŦāđāļāļāļĒāļąāļāļāļĒāļđāđāļĢāļ§āļĄāļāļąāļāđāļāđāļāđāļāļāļāđāļāļĄāļŦāļĄāļāļĨāļģISAN Craft and Gender : āļāđāļēāđāļĨāļ°āđāļāļĻFrom Forest to Table : āļāļēāļŦāļēāļĢāļāļĩāļŠāļēāļāļāļēāļāļāđāļēāļŠāļđāđāđāļāđāļ° ISAN Plant based : āļāļāļēāļāļāļāļāļāļ§āļąāļāļāļļāļāļīāļāļāđāļāļāļāļīāđāļ2. Entertainment TalkTCDC Khon Kaen | Online PlatformsThe talk focusing on Isan entertainment industry through the perspectives of professionals in all fields of the entertainment industry, aims to analyse the industry and propose innovative methods to develop the entertainment business. The talk, titled âThe Internationalization of the Music Industry,â will invite everyone to learn from the valuable direct experiences of successful artists and music professionals as well as the opinion sharing session on âIsan(ness) on the World Stage.â3. Isan LinkTCDC Khon Kaen | Online PlatformsIn this talk, international experts and professionals from various industries, namely gastronomy, entertainment, crafts & design, and creative district development, are invited to present interesting case studies in their countries and share experiences with Isan local entrepreneurs.4. Debate De BorTCDC Khon Kaen | Online PlatformsAnother exciting activity which allows Isan artists and creatives to see through different perspectives of local people towards the development of Isan entertainment industry through the form of lively and thought-provoking debates, students and people from all walks of life (aged over 15 years) are welcome to join the activity by forming a debate team (with 3 members) and taking part in the debate competition.âāļāļīāļāļāļēāļĄāļāļ§āļēāļĄāđāļāļĨāļ·āđāļāļāđāļŦāļ§ / Follow ushttps://isancreativefestival.com/FB: isancreativefestivalIG: isancreativefestivalLine: @isancf#ISANCF2022#isancreativefestival#āđāļāļĻāļāļēāļĨāļāļĩāļŠāļēāļāļŠāļĢāđāļēāļāļŠāļĢāļĢāļāđ
Main Topics in Isan Creative Festival 2022
Think & Link 3 Main Topics in Isan Creative Festival 2022With its rich indigenous culture, pleasure, and enjoyment, Isaan, Thailandâs northeastern area, is the wellspring of so many great inventions. Because of their adaptability and creativity, the Isans have thrived in a variety of environments. Isan innovation, therefore, varies depending on the use of materials, local culture, and wisdom passed down. Isan, as a result, is a diverse region that excels in the arts of handicrafts, cuisine, and music. Itâs time to think beyond the box and connect all things, Think Link Things, in order to capitalise on cultural assets with technology, innovation, and creativity to add value to the Thai economy and quality of life.When it comes to design and creativity, itâs clear that few people consider âIsanâ since, despite this highland country is rich in local culture, the image of poverty and an arid climate is strongly embedded in Thai peopleâs minds. However, if you look closely, you will realise that the colour and joy portrayed in Isanâs work are both present. The northeastâs attitude toward innovation and design may differ from that of other regions. Because Isan design is generally created for adaptability, it is designed to âsurviveâ rather than âlook good.â Isan is generally overlooked as a creative destination. Despite the fact that the initial purpose was to focus on usability, Isan design has been known for its inventiveness, charm, uniqueness, and beauty as a result of its outcomes.Under the guidance of the Creative Economy Agency (Public Organisation), CEA Khon Kaen offers a unique concept for the Isan Creative Festival 2022. The festival has gathered works from various creative industries, such as handicrafts, product design, film, art, music, and gastronomy, to highlight the potential of individuals and creative enterprises through works and inspiration from âIsanâ cultural heritage. In order to create a sustainable creative ecosystem through the development of people, space, and businesses, CEA Khon Kaen encourages entrepreneurs, designers, and artists to develop their works and businesses, as well as to improve the quality of life of people in the community through area development projects. CEA Khon Kaen intends to develop Thailandâs creative economy by emphasising the promotion of three major Isan identity industries: entertainment, design and crafts, and Isan food.ïŧŋāļāļīāļāļāļēāļĄāļāļ§āļēāļĄāđāļāļĨāļ·āđāļāļāđāļŦāļ§ / Follow ushttps://isancreativefestival.com/FB/IG: isancreativefestivalLine: @isancf#ISANCF2022#isancreativefestival#āđāļāļĻāļāļēāļĨāļāļĩāļŠāļēāļāļŠāļĢāđāļēāļāļŠāļĢāļĢāļāđ