Wonderfruit, an international Music & Arts Festival set in Thailand’s backpacker heartland Siam Country Pattaya. For 4-days, the festival grounds are transformed into a hippiefied new world with a focus on advocating creative cultures, eco-friendliness, and sustainable living. You could say, it has the same change-making concept as to Philippine’s very own Malasimbo.
With its reputation of being sin city, you’d be surprised that Pattaya is far from that, with it’s lush hills, creeks and well-manicured lawns reminding you of Coachella. Festival goers are to expect a fun-packed schedule with tons of exciting music line-up, yummy feasts, fitness classes, art workshops and nature activities stored for the whole family.
Here’s what to expect during Wonderfruit’s 4-days of festivities on December 17-20…
Wonderfruit Festival
The Fields at Siam Country Club, Pattaya
50 Moo 9, Bang Lamung, Pong, Chonburi 20150, Thailand
Website: www.wonderfruitfestival.com
Facebook: wonderfruitfest
Twitter: @wonderfruitfest
Instagram: @wonderfruitfestival
World-class international live acts and DJs. From hip-hop and electronic to alt-R&B, Thai folk, techno and circus arts, as well as a variety of regional Asian acts, Wonderfruit is set to spellbind audiences with the best music and performances from around the globe.
The second wave is led by legendary hip hop artist Yasiin Bey (aka Mos Def), R&B duo Rhye and the breathtaking, twirling, fire-breathing cirque performers of Lucent Dossier Experience. The international line up also includes Heartthrob, Elektro Guzzi, Daedelus, Goldroom, Viceroy, Catching Flies, Com Truise, Papercutz, Anchorsong, Arjun Vagale, Ocean Lam and Gaby Endo. Meanwhile, not to be outdone, Thai artists on the bill include Pongsit Kampee, Greasy Cafe, Boy Thai, Kidnappers and Dan Buri. They join a stand-out first wave including the world premiere of Jon Hopkins x Chris Levine’s iy_project, The Faint, Submotion Orchestra, Howie B, Dapayk Solo, and more.
The festival grounds will be further brought to life with incredible art installations that interact with the local ecology as well as Wonderfruit guests.
Younger festival goers too can get creative with the activities in dedicated kids’ area, Camp Wonder. From free running workshops with champions Team Farang and a kids’ disco, to foraging and traditional kite-making, plus storytelling, magic and a puppet show from Chao Khun Thong, it’s the perfect place for little ones to express themselves and for parents to join them in having fun and exploring Wonderfruit’s sustainable ethos. What’s more, with a professional nanny service on hand, grown ups can drop the tots off while they explore the delights of the field.
Joining award-winning Chef Gaggan in the Theatre of Feasts is noted mixologist, Shingo Gokan, owner of Speak Low in Shanghai, who will design a signature cocktail to be served to feasters.
Foodie favorites Hong Bao, Bad Motel, Fillets, Broccoli Revolution, Maison Jean Philippe, Moo Ping Hea Owen and more than 20 traditional Thai street food outlets are set to join hungrily anticipated food and drink vendors Knock, Rocket, Surface and Peppina.
As well as delectable eats, Wonderfruit offers food for thought; brand new for this year, Scratch Talks presents global thought leaders including Dream Rockwell – the founder of Lucent Dossier Experience, legendary music producer Howie B and noted architect Duangrit Bunnag for a series of perspective-altering interactive discussions.
Additionally, The Sharing Neighbourhood, presented by SC ASSET, provides a platform for passionate individuals to share their unique skills and deliver engaging workshops from handicrafts and mask-making to yoga, dance and meditation.
Further outward-bound activities include human foosball, tug of war, aqua-volleyball and silly circuit training at Wonder Boot Camp while indulgent treatments are available in the Healing Village from energetic body mapping to reiki.
From December 17-20, 2015 in The Fields at Siam Country, just 150 kilometers southeast of Bangkok, Wonderfruit presents not only an unforgettable party but a transformative experience, rooted in their ethos of social responsibility. Tickets begin at $160 (THB5,500 or £100) and boutique and RV camping and hotel packages are also available.
Wonderfruit Festival
The Fields at Siam Country Club, Pattaya
50 Moo 9, Bang Lamung, Pong, Chonburi 20150, Thailand
Website: www.wonderfruitfestival.com
Facebook: wonderfruitfest
Twitter: @wonderfruitfest
Instagram: @wonderfruitfestival
