20 2 3 F I D I C O N FER ENCE Social events and cultural tours This years conference took in some of the endless supply of fascinating cultural offerings in Bangkok, including temples and palaces, wonderful cuisine, as well as the opportunity to travel by boat, bicycle and a fleet of tuktuks. Across four days, Delegates were able to visit some of the capitals religious highlights, Chinatowns food stalls and markets, and the ancient city of Ayutthaya. Social occasions included a spectacular celebration staged by FIDI Asia. Travelling from the Shangri-La Hotel by boat to the Royal Thai Navy Convention Centre, the evening featured Thai music, massage, theatre, and food from every one of the Associations 12 countries. The FIDI Conference welcome reception took place by the pool and river at the hotel, with a dazzling closing gala dinner and party on the final night. 52