Samui Mala Children's Day
was held at International School of Samui (ISS) on Saturday, September 25
Great education
Samui Mala's Green Kid's day was all about environmental education through fun..JPG "kids at samui mala education day")
This year we've all
been concerned about drought and coral bleaching, and the threat of
pollution from oil exploration in the gulf, and therefore it seems appropriate to
dedicate our focus via science experiments, movies, lectures and
presentations on this precious element of water....ISS (Blue Water School) Senior School science students took the 'water theme' of Samui Mala day seriously, creating a water harvest prototype and a cool video presentation to document water issues both globally and on Samui.
Khun Wuttikun of the Forestry Department's watershed unit and GIDOA (Green Island Dive Operators Association) were on hand to teach about both fresh water and the oceans. Rocky Resort also did a great display of their activities with Wat Lamai School whom they support under the 'low carbon school' program of the THA (Thai Hotel Association)
Great fun
Children from all
communities on the island spent the day together enjoying healthy and green activities,
films, competitions, martial arts demonstrations, song and dance and a
chance to become the stewards of the environment they will inherit. And play fierce football!
Samui United won the tournament, taking home a huge trophy and even bigger smiles.
And fun activities, demonstrations of martial arts and dancing and music and food....
We list our supporters, sponsors and thanks to all below.
For Thai language, see Nathoncity.com
See the day's schedule here
Updates:
A phototour of the day's activities posted by Samuiphoto.com
For a video clip on youtube made by Samui Channel
ISS Senior School science students took the 'water theme' of Samui Mala day seriously, creating a water harvest prototype and a video presentation to document water issues both globally and on Samui.
Learn more about water, and send any links you'd like us to share
Great community
Big thanks to Khun Saiphayom Somsuk, Chief of Koh Samui Tourism Coordination Center, Tourism Authority of Thailand who arranged for 70 children to join us at ISS from Koh Tao and Wat Jaeng school on Koh Samui and for the donation of support on the day.
At the same venue the Rotary Club of Koh Samui and Women's Business Network organized a second hand sale of ‘recycled retail’ to raise funds to buy a 'jaws of life' for Samui Rescue.
Samui Rescue an amazing organisation working on the island for free, had some educational actiivities with kids. Samui Rescue was also on hand with its team of paramedics on call in case of emergency.
Other shopping treats included locally sourced goodies from food to handicrafts.
Great entertainment
We had the good luck and honour of being able to feature Mucho Gusto: world class musicians Carlos Griesch, Victor Taboada, Barrie Manso. Thank you for joining us on this day and volunteering to play for the kids day... Enquiries
Jazz workshops
The Samui Jazz Festival held workshops on the day for beginners and children who are already students of music..
Great prizes for children and adults
Children's prizes
The top raffle prize for kids is a Merida valued at B14,500 including a helmet. Thanks to Khun Bundit Boontan from Bike Cafe for giving Samui Mala/ISS a discount on this purchase.
Two more mountain bikes for children (20 inch) have been kindly sourced by Koh Samui Trophy organiser Serge Henkens and BikeZone in Amarin Plaza in Bangkok
These bikes were in the lucky draw for all kids who participate in the day's educational activities. Everyone had a chance to win....
Samui Mala provided the helmets :)
Other prizes include bilingual DVDs, water bottles, and more....
Prizes for fundraising raffled, auctioned or given away in lucky draws:
It's hard to choose the top prizes here - so many have given from the heart and the size of the prize does not matter: Thank you for these generous gifts to everyone who contributed so handsomely!
Rasananda Resort and Spa for three days/two nights including ABF and return transfer by speedboat for two persons with an approximate value 25,000 Baht. Thank you to Bernd Schilling
Zazen Boutique Resort and Spa a gift voucher for two days/one night accommodation, VIP treatment and dinner for B23,000. Thank you to Alex and Ti Andries
Tamarind Springs Forest Dreaming package for two valued at B11,000. Thanks Ben!
Absolute Sanctuary 3 months yoga membership value B8,900.
Anantara Lawana Resort and Spa Spa treatment value B5,000 AND Food and Beverage voucher for the Sky Hug Restaurant for B5,000
Samui Paradise Beach Resort TWO vouchers each for 3 nights accommodation in Deluxe Twin/Double room, including breakfast
The Sanctuary Koh Phangan 2 nights bed & breakfast for 2 persons. Best available villa on the day - value between B7,000 and B10,000 depending
Beach Republic brunch for four people valued at B3,400
WETnDRY KITEBOARDING 2 hours of pure wind time includes hire of latest kite equipment and expert kiteboarding instruction. Suitable for kids over 10yrs valued at B3,000
Rocky's Boutique Resort Dinner voucher for B2,000
Big thanks to Rocky's for also supporting the Wat Lamai soccer team t-shirts, and for bringing a display of low carbon school activities to share with other children on the island
The Tongsai Bay Complimentary dinner valued at B2,000 at Chef Chom’s Thai restaurant
Centara Grand Beach Resort Friday Japanese Buffet at Hagi restaurant for two
Poppies Samui Two vouchers for dinner for 2 at Poppies restaurant valued at B3,000
Chaba Samui Dinner for 2 at The Terrace Front restaurant
Zico's Three vouchers for dinner for 2 at Zico’s Brazilian Bar & Grill
GREAT FOOD!!!
All the kids ate for free....The following hotels kindly supported the day by providing food for the children.
Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui Thank you Chef Peter!
The Tongsai Bay Koh Samui Thank you to Michael for your support always...
Montien House Thank you to Pi Bpeh!
Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui Thailand Thanks to GM Brent, Khun Werawat and the rest of the team
Renaissance Koh Samui Resort and Spa Thanks Lutz
Coral Bay Resort Thank you again and always Khun Doris
Mercure Samui Buri Resort Thanks Clinton
Zazen Boutique Resort and Spa Alex and Ti - thanks again for coming to the party!
Eco Packaging kindly donated by Amy Sharpe and Tony Arman This biodegradable food packaging ensures that we don't use plastic on the day. It's also for sale and ideal for restaurants, take aways and hotels, this high quality bagasse (sugar cane fiber) based product replaces unsightly and chemical leeching polystyrene.
Great Support
The Samui Mala is fully supported by the host venues, local hotel and tourist associations, private businesses and individuals.
ISS Thank you most of all to Jeremy and Virginia Lees of the International School of Samui (previously Bluewater) for opening up their grounds to host this event again this year. Profound thanks are due to Mr Michael Cooke, ever patient headmaster, Khun Jae, public relations and Khun Krung, the general manager and of course all the teachers....Also to Cristophe in marketing who joins our organising team with great enthusiasm and cheerfulness. And Helen, chairlady of the PTA, a mum in a million, who has taken the lead to organise this event: you have been a star...
The canteen at ISS donated all their profits for the day towards Samui Mala. From left to right Helen, chairlady of the ISS PTA, her son Jo, Headmaster Michael Cooke, Shelley from Samui Mala and Jae, PR for ISS
Thanks to Wachara Kireewong (Ton) for the donation of one of your beautiful bird photographs and for sharing your gift of visioin with us on the day...
Football: Big big thanks to Seatran Discovery, Rocky Resort, Chaweng Sila
and Maenam Internet for sponsoring the football uniforms for the teams
lining up to battle it out: Wat Lamai, Wat Plai Laem, Samui United and
ISS.
Thank you to Siam Map company to Henrik and Graeme for support always - printing flyers, making coffee, being cheerful and optimistic
Community festival
The Samui Mala has always been
supported by the host venues, local hotel and tourist associations,
private businesses and individuals. Our aim is to raise awareness of
sustainable, healthy living on Samui, create networks of individuals
interested in environmental issues and to raise funds to support
educational and charitable causes.
Everything is a gift! All activities are run by volunteers, all venues,
facilities and materials and participation by speakers or performers is
donated freely. While some venues and events can provide
facilities free of charge, others charge for entry or food and
drink to cover basic costs depending on circumstances, or to raise
funds for education or future activities.
Green Island:
Samui Mala is a green festival so
every attempt is made to use as little paper or non-recyclable material
as possible. Please join friends and drive together to save fuel.
Please consider alternate and mindful ways to use materials and
resources that are local, sustainable or regenerative!
