There is still time to book for the International Vegetarian Union event in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from 4 to 10 January 1999. Individuals and families from every continent will be gathering at this beautiful resort to make new friends, enjoy pure vegetarian food and join in activities as varied as lectures, cookery workshops, qi gong, Thai fruit and vegetable carving and visits to fabulous temples, waterfalls and an elephant sanctuary in the jungle. The cost is very reasonable: 340 US dollars per person for two sharing (single about US 440 dollars) covers the whole period, including first-class hotel with pool, all meals and registration, but excluding travel costs. Contact: IVU PO Box 1779 1 London SE1 9WZ UK tel/fax: +44 (0)181 265 3277 website: http://www.ivu.org/congress/thai99/