Lanna Futurism Story Contest
Deadline: 11:59PM, October 29, 2026
Welcome to the Lanna 2669 spaceship. We are about to travel through a portal to a future Lanna land, 100 years from now! Two special friends with magical powers are going on this journey - Si Hu Ha Ta and Tua Mom. But we need YOUR HELP to figure out what they'll find when they get there.
Lanna Futurism Story Contest
Deadline: 11:59PM, October 29, 2026
Welcome to the Lanna 2669 spaceship. We are about to travel through a portal to a future Lanna land, 100 years from now! Two special friends with magical powers are going on this journey - Si Hu Ha Ta and Tua Mom. But we need YOUR HELP to figure out what they'll find when they get there.
Lanna Futurism Story Contest
Deadline: 11:59PM, October 29, 2026
Welcome to the Lanna 2669 spaceship. We are about to travel through a portal to a future Lanna land, 100 years from now! Two special friends with magical powers are going on this journey - Si Hu Ha Ta and Tua Mom. But we need YOUR HELP to figure out what they'll find when they get there.
Your mission is to write the story of what this future Lanna looks like and Si Hu Ha Ta and Tua Mom's adventures in this land.
Is it a place still reeling from climate change, or one that's trying to find new ways to live in harmony with nature? Is it a world of robots, flying cars, or floating cities, powered by clean energy instead of pollution? How can Si Hu Ha Ta and Tua Mom use their special powers to help this future society find clever new ways to protect its forests, rivers, and wildlife?
Your mission is to write the story of what this future Lanna looks like and Si Hu Ha Ta and Tua Mom's adventures in this land.
Is it a place still reeling from climate change, or one that's trying to find new ways to live in harmony with nature? Is it a world of robots, flying cars, or floating cities, powered by clean energy instead of pollution? How can Si Hu Ha Ta and Tua Mom use their special powers to help this future society find clever new ways to protect its forests, rivers, and wildlife?
Contest rules
What are the rules of the story contest?
What are the rules of the story contest?
Around 750 words
A little bit more or less is fine too!
Around 750 words
A little bit more or less is fine too!
Language
Should be written in Thai or English
Language
Should be written in Thai or English
For youth only!
Must be written by someone aged 18 or under
For youth only!
Must be written by someone aged 18 or under
Be your own hero
You can be the hero of the story too! Team up with Si Hu Ha Ta or Tua Mom as your sidekick — or let them be the stars of their own adventure. It's up to you!
Be your own hero
You can be the hero of the story too! Team up with Si Hu Ha Ta or Tua Mom as your sidekick — or let them be the stars of their own adventure. It's up to you!
Around 750 words
A little bit more or less is fine too!
For youth only!
Must be written by someone aged 18 or under
Language
Should be written in Thai or English
Be your own hero
You can be the hero of the story too! Team up with Si Hu Ha Ta or Tua Mom as your sidekick — or let them be the stars of their own adventure. It's up to you!
Main characters
Know your Heroes
Si Hu Ha Ta
The Four-Eared, Five-Eyed Wanderer
Strengths
Weaknesses
All-Hearing Ears
With four ears tuned to kindness, compassion, joy, and calm, Si Hu Ha Ta can sense what others are truly feeling.
All-Seeing Eyes
Five glowing eyes give Si Hu Ha Ta incredible foresight, letting it see danger, deception, or opportunity before anyone else does.
Coal-to-Gold Alchemy
Si Hu Ha Ta can eat pure, burning-hot charcoal and transform it into solid gold in its poop — turning dirt and difficult things into something beautiful and priceless.
Master of Disguise
Secretly a god in an earthly costume, Si Hu Ha Ta can walk unnoticed among ordinary people to test their hearts.
Rewards True Kindness
Si Hu Ha Ta can sense genuine compassion and rewards it richly, but it’s a gift that can't be earned through trickery or greed.
Si Hu Ha Ta
The Four-Eared, Five-Eyed Wanderer
Strength
Weakness
All-Hearing Ears
With four ears tuned to kindness, compassion, joy, and calm, Si Hu Ha Ta can sense what others are truly feeling.
All-Seeing Eyes
Five glowing eyes give Si Hu Ha Ta incredible foresight, letting it see danger, deception, or opportunity before anyone else does.
Coal-to-Gold Alchemy
Si Hu Ha Ta can eat pure, burning-hot charcoal and transform it into solid gold in its poop — turning dirt and difficult things into something beautiful and priceless.
Master of Disguise
Secretly a god in an earthly costume, Si Hu Ha Ta can walk unnoticed among ordinary people to test their hearts.
Rewards True Kindness
Si Hu Ha Ta can sense genuine compassion and rewards it richly, but it’s a gift that can't be earned through trickery or greed.
Tua Mom
Guardian of the Temple Gates
Strengths
Weaknesses
Mud-Dark Armored Hide
Coated in slick mud, Tua Mom's tough hide has long been believed to grant incredible endurance, agility, and protection from weapons.
Rainmaker
As the mythical ride of the rain god, Tua Mom can summon storms and end droughts.
Silent Guardian
Master of stealth, able to watch over sacred places unseen and unheard.
Superhuman Strength
Part lion, part monkey, part crocodile, Tua Mom's mixed-up body makes it incredibly powerful.
Evil-Repelling Aura
Just by standing guard, Tua Mom keeps evil spirits from ever crossing the threshold.
Tua Mom
Guardian of the Temple Gates
Strength
Weakness
Mud-Dark Armored Hide
Coated in slick mud, Tua Mom's tough hide has long been believed to grant incredible endurance, agility, and protection from weapons.
Rainmaker
As the mythical ride of the rain god, Tua Mom can summon storms and end droughts.
Silent Guardian
Master of stealth, able to watch over sacred places unseen and unheard.
Superhuman Strength
Part lion, part monkey, part crocodile, Tua Mom's mixed-up body makes it incredibly powerful.
Evil-Repelling Aura
Just by standing guard, Tua Mom keeps evil spirits from ever crossing the threshold.
What the judges will be looking for
How we’ll choose the winning stories
Caring for our planet
We want your story to show how your characters protect and care for the environment in the future. Have you heard the story of Si Hu Ha Ta or Tua Mom from your grandparents, aunts, or other family members? Ask them what these stories teach us about living in balance with nature and about community harmony. Then, imagine how those lessons could help solve environmental challenges of the future, like climate change, pollution, or disappearing forests. How might your hero protect the planet using courage, kindness, and cleverness?
Word count
Aim for around 750 words. A little more or less is totally fine!
Originality
We love creativity! We're looking for stories that use the heart and characters of these folktales in a fun, imaginative, and original way. Don't be afraid to take the story somewhere unexpected!
Good storytelling
Your story should be well-written and easy to follow from beginning to end — with a clear start, middle, and end.
What the judges will be looking for
How we’ll choose the winning stories
Caring for our planet
We want your story to show how your characters protect and care for the environment in the future. Have you heard the story of Si Hu Ha Ta or Tua Mom from your grandparents, aunts, or other family members? Ask them what these stories teach us about living in balance with nature and about community harmony. Then, imagine how those lessons could help solve environmental challenges of the future, like climate change, pollution, or disappearing forests. How might your hero protect the planet using courage, kindness, and cleverness?
Word count
Aim for around 750 words. A little more or less is totally fine!
Originality
We love creativity! We're looking for stories that use the heart and characters of these folktales in a fun, imaginative, and original way. Don't be afraid to take the story somewhere unexpected!
Good storytelling
Your story should be well-written and easy to follow from beginning to end — with a clear start, middle, and end.
What you'll be winning
Your prize awaits!
Prize giving ceremony
Winners will be celebrated at a prize-giving ceremony during Chiang Mai Design Week 2026!
Cash prize!
THB 5,000 cash prize will be given for the winning stories.
Lanna futurism feature
Your story could be brought to life as part of an album of Lanna Folk Futurism music, art, and animation!
Deadline: 11:59PM, October 29, 2026
Submit your story today!
Please fill out the form below and upload your story
Privacy statement
The personal information collected through this form - including your name, school, and email address - is used only to administer the Lanna Futurism Story Contest. This includes verifying eligibility, judging entries, and contacting entrants and winners. If your story is selected as a winner, we will separately request an identification document to confirm your age before prizes are awarded. Your information will not be shared with any third party and will be kept only for as long as the Contest requires. Please see our full Privacy Notice for more information, including how to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your information.
Any questions? Please write to
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Submit your story today!
Please fill out the form below and upload your story
Privacy statement
The personal information collected through this form - including your name, school, and email address - is used only to administer the Lanna Futurism Story Contest. This includes verifying eligibility, judging entries, and contacting entrants and winners. If your story is selected as a winner, we will separately request an identification document to confirm your age before prizes are awarded. Your information will not be shared with any third party and will be kept only for as long as the Contest requires. Please see our full Privacy Notice for more information, including how to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your information.
Any questions? Please write to
agamifolk@gmail.com
In collaboration with
Submit your story today!
Please fill out the form below and upload your story
Privacy statement
The personal information collected through this form - including your name, school, and email address - is used only to administer the Lanna Futurism Story Contest. This includes verifying eligibility, judging entries, and contacting entrants and winners. If your story is selected as a winner, we will separately request an identification document to confirm your age before prizes are awarded. Your information will not be shared with any third party and will be kept only for as long as the Contest requires. Please see our full Privacy Notice for more information, including how to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your information.
Any questions? Please write to
agamifolk@gmail.com
In collaboration with