Hungry for something different? Western Canada’s biggest Thai Festival returns July 21 and 22 with tantalizing food and fun activities.

On July 21 and 22, join thousands of people at the Vancouver Art Gallery, North Plaza for the 5th Annual Thai Festival organized by the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Vancouver.

The free weekend-long cultural festival is packed with delectable food, fun, live entertainment, vendors and prizes to be showcased in seven feature areas:

CULINARY
Discover and taste delicious Thai fruits and dishes including Massaman Curry, Tom Yum and Pad Thai. Learn about modern Thai cuisine: how Eastern and Western ingredients are harmoniously blended into five Thai flavours - sour, sweet, salty, bitter and spicy. See skillful artisans carve stunning designs with fruits and vegetables.

ENTERTAINMENT STAGE (new: live band performance)
To add to the party atmosphere, the performance lineup includes: Classical and Contemporary Thai music performance; Cultural dances by Phattayakul Thai Music and Drama School, Prize draws and more…

FASHION RUNWAY (new)
Not-to-miss are the fashion shows: Sat., July 21 - Traditional royal and everyday Thai costumes; Sun., July 22 - Cotton and silk apparel collection by Vancouver artist and designer Terry Sasaki

INNOVATION (new)
Watch Thai video game demonstrations hosted by the Thai Game Software Industry Association. Explore and play free video games.

ARTS AND CRAFTS
See and learn how to make simple Thai crafts. Be serenaded to the beautiful sounds of traditional Thai instruments.

THAI BOXING
Watch exciting Muay Thai boxing by DCS Combat Sports and Fitness.

VENDOR MARKETPLACE
Taste and Shop for food and beverages; Experience relaxing Thai massages, Talk to experts on travel to Thailand.

Experience a fun and wonderful weekend of Asia's best food and culture right in the heart of downtown Vancouver.