The annual (I think) Sticky Rice Festival will take place in Isan, Thailand (Northeast Thailand) in June 2011. I would love to visit some year.
If you are interested, I traveled last year with a tour group, Globetrotting Gourmet to Yunnan, China, and found it an extremely enjoyable tour. This tour is in conjunction with a cooking class. If interested consult
Globetrotting Gourmet tour to Isan. I have no financial interest in the company, but judging from my trip they do a good job. Perhaps there are other groups going or one can find personal transportation as well.
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