Preserve Hua Hin - Trash to Treasure Event

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In collaboration with the Preserve Hua Hin Group (Under the patronage of H.R.H Princess Sirindhorn), Webster University’s School of Communications’ ‘Special Events’ students, a volunteer group drawn from international students from 10 different countries, are pleased to announce our upcoming event ‘Trash to Treasure’, a green communication campaign to support the rehabilitation, preservation and development of MEPSEC Hua Hin (Mangrove Ecosystem Preservation & Science Education Center). This event will attempt to influence the perception of waste materials and responsible disposal behaviour of the local community including schools and businesses in Hua Hin.

Local Hua Hin schools as well as the art students from Webster University will submit their best artwork created solely from waste materials, ie. Discarded items, trash, etc. in a community exhibition and competition to be held on Saturday, 4th of April 2015, from 2 – 4PM, at the Baan Sillapin Artists Village in Hua Hin.
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I'm surprised that no-one else has responded to this post yet. This initiative is inspired, and could set an example to many Western towns, not least my own in the north of England where trash is still an ongoing problem.
Thailand has already set a good example in recycling materials like drinks cans and denim fabrics. The re-use of degradables such as palm leaves goes without saying, and Thailands recycling of plant materials into paper produces some beautiful results.
We know there are still many issues with things like bin bags being thrown from trains, and excessive use of plastic bags, and anything which aims to turn that refuse into something re-usable or art, rather than ending up in landfill or the sea, has to be good IMO.
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margaretcarnes wrote:I'm surprised that no-one else has responded to this post yet. This initiative is inspired
Cynicism I suspect! Mine included.
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caller wrote:Cynicism I suspect! Mine included.
I'm not sure if I'm cynical about it, but I must confess that my initial reaction was that it won't be of much use as it appears to be aimed at the wrong people.

The casual and thoughtless disposal of such things as plastic bags (in particular) is undoubtedly a serious problem here, as anyone who's taken a walk along the beach the morning after a late picnic will know. Well, anyone who's been anywhere outside of a farang enclave really! And I can't see that any of those responsible are likely to be attending this 2-hour exhibition, even if it is being advertised in Thai anywhere.

If the authorities were genuinely concerned by this problem, it would be a relatively simple and inexpensive matter to have groups of labourers clearing beaches and roadsides on a daily basis.

It might be argued that the involvement of local schools will help to educate the kids about the problem, but on that aspect I have my doubts.

A worthy cause and an interesting project, but as an "attempt to influence the perception of waste materials and responsible disposal behaviour of the local community including schools and businesses in Hua Hin" it doesn't really have any substance.
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I think the kids - scouts etc - already have beach cleaning days now and then DM. A key part of your post though to me is 'if the authorities were genuinely concerned'......but this particular initiative clearly doesn't belong to the Tesabahn, who could indeed employ people to clear trash if they were bothered enough about it.
I suspect that - like in the UK - major roads will come under Prachuap Province, the railway track trash will be the responsibility of the SRT etc and non of them get together in a common aim.
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As we seem to be moving to Thai trash in general.........................

I had some friends staying at Centara Grand last week. They do beach cleaning either from 6:30 until 7:30 or 7:30 until 8:30 (can't remember which). They invite guests to join them in this daily routine. No idea how many accept the offer mind.
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ART TO TRASH EVENT DRAWS BIG CROWD
The Baan Sillapin Artists Village in Hua Hin was buzzing on Saturday afternoon as local school children and university students showed off their artistic flare to a big crowd in the first “Trash to Treasure” art contest.
A collaboration with the Preserve Hua Hin Group, Webster University’s School of Communications’ ‘Special Events’ students, a volunteer group drawn from international students from 10 different countries, ‘Trash to Treasure’ is a green communication campaign to support the rehabilitation, preservation and development of MEPSEC Hua Hin (Mangrove Ecosystem Preservation & Science Education Center). The event was designed to influence the perception of waste materials and responsible disposal behaviour of the local community including schools and businesses
Local Hua Hin schools as well as art students from Webster University, Cha-am submitted artwork created solely from waste materials, ie. discarded items, trash, etc. in a community exhibition and competition which was held on 4 April.
The artwork was judged by professional artists with prizes for the winners including cash and complimentary entries to the Vana Nava Water Jungle.
Chairman of the judge’s, local artist Elizabeth Jorn observed:
“The creativity on display here was exceptional and the contestants really got the spirit of the brief. We were especially impressed by the work from the local schools who had clearly put a lot of thought and effort into their work”
The schools section was won by students from Halio School with a complex piece called “Recycle City” while the university section was won by A Webster Cha-am group from the Art Department called “Recycled Tank”
In parallel with the main event the audience was entertained in a music festival called “Trashstock” by several local artists including singer-song writer Nicole Bonura, Singer/guitarist Lobsang Dhundup Sherpa Subirana, and Saxophonist Daniel Stefani

The event was designed to make a change in the current state of the environment and express the need for sustainable development in the last remaining urban mangrove ecosystem in Hua Hin at Khao Klai Lart.
The event attracted an impressive list of sponsors including,

• Chiva-Som International Health Resorts Co., Ltd.
• Centara Grand Hotel
• Rotary Club of Royal Hua Hin
• SKAL Hua Hin & Cha-am Club
• Vana Nava Water Jungle
• Rotoract Club of Webster University Thailand
• Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin
• Preserve Hua Hin Group
The contestants competed for attractive prizes as well as free passes to Vana Nava Water Jungle.
• 1st place teams received 2000 baht,
• 2nd place received 1000 baht,
• 3rd place received 500 baht

As music drifted through the Artists Village above the sound of the excited audience, Brian Anderson, Sustainable Development Manager, Chiva-Som stated,
“I really cannot speak highly enough about what this event is achieving in terms of sustainable development, a concept we are totally committed to at Chiva-Som and the Preserve Hua Hin Group. It is all about getting people engaged in preserving the natural environment in a constructive way that includes and educates our community stakeholders about the need to live in harmony with nature. If we can do that in a fun and creative way, then all the better”

Standing next to one of many gourmet street food vendors participating at the event Manop Sujaritpinij (Victor), a native Thai, Communications professor at Webster University Cha Am said
“What has been the most impressive thing for me about this event has been the enthusiasm and hard work of the schools and the students in really involving themselves in the contest and the guiding principles of the event. They have really understood that environmental awareness is something important for our future that can also be fun”

Anita Ørskov Larsen , an international exchange student from Denmark commented,
“When you plan something like this it seems difficult to imagine that it will actually come off. For me the way that the whole class came together and really bought in to the concept is as important as the event itself. You have to take responsibility for everything when you organize something like this, right down to the smallest details like making sure we have the right ice cream”

Arin Wiriya-Aporn, one of several Thai communication students’ working on the project, made the following points,
“We are a very diverse group drawn from different countries and cultures from around the globe and yet we all pulled together on an event that highlights an issue that really unites us in our concern for the survival of the planet. To do it in such a fun way made it even more relevant”

“The Preserve Hua Hin Group (PHHG) was formed as a community development organization in 2004. Khun Boonchu Rojanastien, the founder of Chiva-Som International Health Resort and honorary chairman of PHHG, enlisted support from private and public sector organizations to spearhead the development of PHHG and organize activities to promote environmental awareness and preservation, and increase social interaction in the local community. Since its inception, the driving force of PHHG has been a diverse and dedicated group of local businesses, hoteliers and townspeople who collaborate with state agencies to regularly organize and sponsor events such as outdoor concerts, marathons, art exhibitions, beach clean-ups, reforestation projects and other activities for social welfare and community improvement.
With Chairman Khun Krip Rojanastien committed to the overall well-being of the community, PHHG continues to build momentum and collective support to assist the municipality in nurturing a healthy, safe and vibrant community and sustain Hua Hin into the future with a socially responsible and environmentally conscious approach.
On 13 October 2010, H.R.H Princess Sirindhorn graciously endorsed her support of Preserve Hua Hin Group”


CONTACT INFORMATION
Webster University contacts
Manop Sujaritpinij (Victor)
(Project Advisor)

Colin Taylor
(Head of Operations) 081971787
sujaritm@webster.ac.th

0956917689
Ctaylorgha@yahoo.com

Preserve Hua Hin Brian Anderson -Advisor 0871463258
brian.anderson@chivasom.com.

Webster University Thailand: School of Communication

Preserve Hua Hin website
http://www.preservehuahin.com/first_pag ... n_aaa.html
Learn more about MEPSEC here
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Students turn trash to treasure to save local eco-system
he Baan Sillapin Artists Village in Hua Hin was buzzing recently about a novel way they found to help save a vital local mangrove eco-system - through rubbish.
School children and university students have been showing off their artistic flare to a big crowd at the inaugural "Trash to Treasure" art contest.

Organised by Webster University Thailand's Cha-Am campus, Trash to Treasure is intended as a green communication campaign,

It was established to support the rehabilitation, preservation and development of the Mangrove Ecosystem Preservation & Science Education Centre (MEPSEC) at Hua Hin.

The event highlights the need for sustainable development in the last remaining urban mangrove ecosystem in Hua Hin at Khao Klai Lart.

And where does the rubbish come in?

The students promote a fresh view of waste materials and responsible disposal behaviour among the local community, including schools and businesses.

Arin Wiriya-Aporn, one of several Thai communication students' working on the project, said: "We are a very diverse group from different countries and cultures from around the globe. Yet we all pulled together on an event that highlights an issue that really unites us in our concern for the survival of the planet. To do it in such a fun way made it even more relevant."

Hua Hin schools as well as art students from Webster University Thailand's Cha-am campus showcased artwork created solely from waste materials, discarded items and trash. The artwork, in a community exhibition and competition, was judged by professional artists with prizes for the winners - including cash and complimentary entries to the Vana Nava Water Jungle.

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