Started by dancer Manop Meejamras over two and half years ago, the Suan Sin Ban Din and All About Arts events were created to foster art and culture and help protect the heritage of the 100-year old community at Chet Samian, Ratchaburi. This year, the Chet Samian Art Festival 2010 will feature a series of activities at three main venues: Suan Sin Ban Din, Chet Samian Market and Sai Yai Rak Center. Apart from shopping at the flea market for handmade crafts and local foods, highlights include an art performance by Manop himself, a contemporary play, Eternity by May Timkul, food workshops by Oom Siriyakorn and Pol Tantasathian, and a talk by Buddhist nun Sansanee Sathiansut. The event takes place every Sat-Sun for seven weeks, from Nov 27-Jan 9. For more information and a complete schedule call 032-397-668, 032-737-367, 081-818-2542 or visit www.totalreservation.com and www.patravaditheatre.com.