WAMO 2023 ChiangMai 在开放、共益、协作和开源的价值观引领下，以 coordination 为核心，通过结合Web3、AI创客文化、人文数字艺术和创造性社会行动来共创梦想和幻象之境，融合泰国风情与Web3 精神的“瓦猫之夏”系列活动计划年底与泰族传统水灯节一起

Wamotopia | An Upcoming Urban Odyssey

2023 年 12 月 12 日

Dive into Wamotopia: Theme Camps, Event Schedule, Travel Guide for Chiang Mai and more...

Wamotopia is a gathering at a pivotal crossroads in human history. We gather here not just to celebrate or reflect but to build a future-oriented culture, a consensus-driven approach to shaping tomorrow. Wamotopia is more than a gathering; it's a symposium of minds and hearts, a confluence of ideas and dreams, where each of us plays a crucial role in defining the trajectory of our collective journey.

Let’s unite under the principle of positive-externality actions, seeking answers together, dreaming together, and building together.

WAMOTOPIA IS:

An Upcoming Urban Odyssey, Reminiscent of Burning Man
An AGI Preview: Freedom Interwoven with Urgent Challenges
A Beacon of Positive Externality, Radiating Transformative Impact
A Vibrant Mosaic of Diversity and Experimentation
A Collective Dream, Weaving Humanistic Futurism
A Cultural Renaissance Born from Collaborative Theme Camps
A Wamo Universe, Democratically Owned by Each and Every Participant
A Web3 Evolution: Embracing Societal Values and Deeper Significance
A Historic Convergence, Summoning Us to a Pivotal Epoch in Humanity
A Transformative Ritual, Bridging Yesterday and Tomorrow, Inviting Us to Shape a New Realm
Founded on CC0 Consensus, Open and Free for All

Wamotopia Manifesto:  https://github.com/wamotopia/wamotopia/

Time：2023 / 12 / 16 - 2024 / 1 / 1
Place：Dreamer Club Resort
Dreamer Club Resort Nong Kwai, Hang Dong District, Chiang mai, Thailand
https://goo.gl/maps/XSsYG1Dh8S9A9TS1A
For location, transportation, and travel details, please refer to the 'Wamian Guide' at the end
Submit the form to join us https://tally.so/r/3ExrzA

WAMOTOPIA | EVENT LIST

Dec 16th

SeeDAO Our Polis Press Conference - by See DAO

Dec 17th

Wamo One-Year Anniversary Retrospective
SeeDAO Exclusive Roundtable Discussion - by See DAO
Wamo Story Co-Creation - by Cascad3
How Chinese Youth Engage in International Philanthropy - by ChinaHouse

Dec 18th

Web3 and Rural Development - by Yang Yunbiao
Intangible Cultural Heritage - by Xiaoxi Women's Script Studio
Desociety Hackathon Day 1 - by Rebase

Dec 19th

Data Rights - by A Sen
Astrology Workshop - by Eliza
Desociety Hackathon Day 2 - by Rebase

Dec 20th

Doomsday Survival Workshop - by xiyang
Desociety Hackathon Day 3 - by Rebase

Dec 21th

Bitcoin Renaissance - by Lu Bingquan
Content Creators/Creative Cyber Economy - by Uncommons

Dec 22th

Digital Nomad Family Education - by Ding Hui
Content Creators/Creative Cyber Economy - by Uncommons

Dec 23th

Public Goods d/acc workshop - by Plancker
Content Creators/Creative Cyber Economy - by Uncommons

Dec 24th

Firsthand Observations of the Web3 Community in Hong Kong and Taiwan - by FAB DAO

Dec 25th

Unveiling Blind Spots in Understanding the People of Hong Kong and Taiwan - by FAB DAO
Public Goods d/acc workshop - by PlanckerDAO and Its Community Friends

Dec 26th

This Stop: Chiang Mai | Digital Nomad Roundtable, Open Mic - by Matters x 4seas
Open Source Public Art WorkshopAvant-Garde Writing: From Listicles to Database Narratives, From Wiki Editing to Social Coding, Open Source Art to Open Society AI - by Qianghuo
Social Gender and Climate Change-themed Board Game - by Yuyin

Dec 27th

Coexistence of Humans and AI | AI Theme Camp - by HumanityDAO
Content Creators/Creative Cyber Economy - by Uncommons

Dec 28th

Surrendering the Mind — Letting Awareness Rise - by Eva
Open Source Public Art Lecture, The Philosophy of Shanzhai — Han Bingzhe, Art History, Digital Humanities, and Chinese Futurism - by Qianghuo
Enclave x Pure Reading x Reunion: Spiritual Nourishment in the Chinese Community Screening of the Documentary "Hello! Bookstore"
Web3 Innovation from a Feminine Perspective
A Stroll through the Ancient City's Craft Breweries

Dec 29th

Street Writing and Sculpting Society: From 22 Years of Wamo's Stall to the Future of Public Art
A Stroll through the Ancient City's Craft Breweries

Continuous Happenings

MooHouse（12.16-1.1）Address: Berries restaurant

SeeHouse（12.16-1.1）Address: Charoenprathet Road 285/9

706 popup city（12.17-1.7）Address: 151 Chaiyapoom Soi 2, อําเภ, อเมือง, Chiang Mai 50300

More events and camps are being added, stay tuned for updates…

WAMOTOPIA | Theme Camp

MooHouse

Is the so-called art of the Web3 era just a hype of avatar illustrations?
How can Web3 mechanisms support creative works that address real-world issues?
In what ways can Web3 inspire sustainable operations in the art space?

Under the topic of "How Web3 Can Contribute to Building a New Artistic Ecosystem," our focus should be on how Web3 can support creative works addressing real-world issues. In a world marked by natural disasters and frequent conflicts, we cannot pretend these issues don't exist or consider them far away. In the era of the globalization, every event is closely related to every global citizen. Indifference to real-world events may leave us unprepared when disasters strike. The spread of apathy towards real-world issues can leave individuals feeling helpless under violent oppression. The art that Web3 aims to support involves advocating for and practicing a civilization that breaks away from the dark forest laws of worshiping violence. It allows for concrete actions to change the real world through the transformative power of internet technology. The goal is to establish a system of innovation and value propositions that individuals can strengthen through mutual assistance, supported by Web3 mechanisms.

Public Goods d/acc Workshop Hosted by PlanckerDAO and its Community Friends

Inviting dear friends from the Plancker community (deeply involved community partners) to collaboratively create a shared theme camp during WAMO 2. The format involves conducting activities through workshops, with each community having unique features and topics to share in their workshops. Under the common theme of "Public Goods," we come together to plan our respective workshop themes on the same day. The venues are within the same area but held in different meeting rooms. For attendees, they are free to choose and attend workshops from different communities that interest them. There may be overlapping situations where invited guests participate in discussions with different timings and topics across our communities.

Open Source Public Art

Cutting-edge Writing: Transitioning from listicles to dynamic databases, Wiki edits to societal coding, open-source art to AI in open societies.
Street English: Discovering poetry in news and broadcasts, and finding melodies in knockoff fashion.
Philosophy of Knockoffs: Han Bingzhe, art history, digital humanities, and the outlook of Chinese futurism.
Street Writing and Sculpture Society: From Wamo 2022 street stalls to the future of public art.
Social Practice Art Series: Embracing community, commune, and grassroots rural practices.
Social Practice Art Series: Exploring experimental, alternative, and self-organized education.
Social Practice Art Series: Investigating experimental family relationships and envisioning future family structures.
Social Practice Art Series: Examining work, production, cooperatives, and informal gatherings for building educational spaces.

"Hello! Bookstore"

New Documentary Test Screening: "Hello! Bookstore"

This documentary delves into a dozen independent bookstores across mainland China, engaging in profound conversations with their owners. Each of the dozen short documentaries runs for approximately 40 minutes, allowing for a continuous screening of 7 days, followed by post-screening discussions.
Director Disheng Zhang and producer Yao Xiao will participate in offline post-screening discussions, unraveling tales about independent bookstores in China.
Award-Winning Craft Beer Exploration:
Having immersed themselves in the craft beer industry for years, Director Disheng Zhang and producer Yao Xiao will guide the group through visits to 5 craft beer bars in the old city. The experience includes tastings and an exchange of craft beer knowledge.
Perfect Pairing: Unwind with drinks after the daily documentary at the Republic of Nowhere Bookstore.

706 Popup City

Dec 24 - Jan 1: Open World AW - GIS Hackathon
Dec 24: Christmas Crypto Night
Dec 25: Scottish Renaissance Day
Dec 27: Opening Social Youth Party
Dec 28: City Walk
Dec 28: Inspiration Market
Dec 29: AI Hacker House
Dec 29: 706 Bonfire Chat
Dec 30: When Nomadism is a Method: World School - Chiang Mai Creative Action
Dec 30: Web3 Crypto Fracture Pub
Dec 31:
- Popup City and Public Goods Discussion
- From UBI to CBI: Building a Creator Network

This New Year, we are launching a two-week Popup City in Chiang Mai with cutting-edge Social Layer technology. As we explore diverse spaces in the old city, we’ll embark on "drift" movements and collaboratively design themed gatherings. These experiences aim to immerse us in the practice of our shared daily life.

Uncommons Content Creators/Economic Innovators: Innovation, Connection, and Sharing | Intersection of Creative Economy

Uncommons will curate gatherings featuring global content creators, spanning digital nomad authors, Web3 thematic authors, and beyond. The offline events are planned as auxiliary events for WAMO.
Uncommons is a public sphere where a collective of Commons Builders delves into Crypto Thoughts. As a voluntary community of Web3 enthusiasts, social builders, and internet citizens, Uncommons is committed to the creation of public goods, formerly known as the GreenPill Chinese community.
Online Events: Dec 21-23
Offline Events: Dec 26-27 at Republic of Nowhere Bookstore

Chiang Mai | Nomad Program

Digital Nomad Roundtable, Nomadic Experience Open Mic

Roundtable: The Public Nature of Being On the Road: Being a Responsible Digital Nomad

Join us for a conversation on how digital nomads, known for their mobility, can establish a sense of connection with the local community. While on the road, how can one consistently draw upon inner strength, make meaningful contributions, and truly engage with the world? Discover digital nomad communities or individuals actively exploring and embodying the principles of a “responsible digital nomad.”
Hosted by Zhang Jieping ( founder of Matters and Enclave Bookstore )
Guest speakers:
Zik ( Core contributor of 4Seas & Plancker )
Baiyu ( Founder of SeeDAO )
Dongni Lin ( Media Professional )

Event: Digital Nomad Open Mic | Your Nomadic Experience, Sometimes with Crypto

Take five minutes to share your unique story. Let our collective narratives inspire everyone’s onward journey. This is an open mic for all. You have the option to complete the digital nomad questionnaire beforehand and share your insights. On the day, we invite each participant to spend five minutes to reflecting on the profound moments of their digital nomad journey.

Intangible Cultural Heritage "Xiaoxi Women's Script" Meetup

What is Female Script: The world's sole female script, an ancient writing system crafted by women, designated a national-level intangible cultural heritage, acknowledged in the "Guinness World Records." It holds academic significance in language, ethnicity, and history, celebrated as a marvel in the history of the Chinese Han language.
Xiaoxi Women's Script Studio, established by a descendant of the Yao ethnic group in the birthplace of the female script, stands as a brand, a voice, a symbol of ideology. We champion Independence | Equality | Inclusivity. Leveraging self-media, advocacy, design, photography, cultural creation, and philanthropy, our mission is to spread the ideology of female script and contribute to the formation of an independent, equal, and inclusive society.
At home or in the workplace, tasks bear no gender specifications. We strive to alleviate depression and suicide stemming from gender bias, fostering a more inclusive society that leads to greater equality. May Xiaoxi Women's Script become a luminous symbol of "Independence, Equality, Inclusivity" - a force for assistance and a catalyst for societal betterment!

WAMOTOPIA | CHIANG MAI

On the SocialLayer and Wamotopia websites, you can find a detailed list of events. Your daily itinerary in Chiang Mai will become enriching and enjoyable. Hop on a WamoBus, shuttle between different activities, immerse yourself in the future-oriented topics in the morning, explore religion and self-technology in the afternoon, and take big strides towards the unknown full of possibilities; Wamo is everywhere in Chiang Mai.

You can also freely explore local communities and theme camps scattered around: Chiang Mai 706, 4Seas Community, SeeDAO, MooHouse, NP Chiangmai, Enclave Bookstore...

Currently, Matters is also launching a collection for "My Wamo and Nomadic Experience." Share your observations, nomadic experiences, stories with others, and personal reflections during your time in Wamo. Record them through text, photos, or creative images to co-create great Wamo stories and have a chance to win USDT!

Event Bulletin Board https://app.sola.day/event/wamotopia/calendar

TIP: We will provide an exclusive WamoPass for participants who have registered for the event. Upon arrival, you can use the WamoPass to collect your Wamian identity bracelet in the designated area at the venue.

WAMOTOPIA GAME | WAMOPLAY

During the journey, you can freely explore the Wamotopia venue and the ancient city of Chiang Mai, discovering the hidden traces of Wamotopia between the streets and jungles.

Wamotopia Treasure Hunting

You can discover and name your own Wamotopia, share Wamotopia photos with other participants, and convey the true essence of the Wamotopia spirit in your eyes. Successfully summoning Wamo incarnations will connect you with other Wamotopia enthusiasts and explore together.

🎨 You can join the Wamo Treasure Hunting game by scanning QR codes hidden in the streets and alleys;

🎡 Wamo colors are related to different themes of the Wamotopia event;

⛸ Collecting multiple photos of specific colored Wamo can summon Wamotopia incarnations and earn corresponding rewards;

🎨 Participate in various thematic events, exchange Wamotopia photos with others, and collaboratively create a map marking the distribution of Wamotopia to complete tasks assigned by the Wamotopia Enthusiasts Club;

🎡 For those who discover rare Wamotopia, the Wamotopia Enthusiasts Club offers special hidden rewards.

Initiate Activities

Do you have more imaginative ideas in your head? Feel free to become an activity initiator! Regardless of your expertise or interest, in Wamotopia as a prototype society, you can become an enthusiastic builder and doer at any time.

You can share insights in a bookstore, conduct workshops in a natural healing environment, or simply organize a dinner with strangers to taste exotic cuisine. Whether hiking up a mountain with backpackers or lingering in the craft beer bars of Chiang Mai's streets, generate ideas and publish activities through the SocialLayer platform. People will naturally flock to them.

In Wamotopia, you'll always encounter like-minded wamians to bring those feasible or whimsical ideas in your mind to life. It's a celebration happening collectively with the vibrant city of Chiang Mai, flowing with energy like a never-ending river.

How to Publish Activities

Log in to the Social Layer platform, click on "Publish Activity" on the main interface, fill in information such as the time, location, and content of the activity. Then, name it as you like, upload your preferred Image, create a badge for participants, and send it to those joining the activity.

Activities are the bridges that connect us, and badges are the proof of our connections. Record each special connection, and our connections will continue beyond Wamotopia.

👾 Social Layer: https://app.sola.day/

Establish a Camp

You've already found a group of like-minded partners; the next step is to attract more to join. Form a club, find a gathering place for the club, and then initiate a series of activities, constructing a theme camp for your collective consensus. By creating the Wamo Enthusiasts Club together, you will embark on a Wamotopia journey of your own in the ancient city of Chiang Mai.

Submit the form to Establish a Camp https://tally.so/r/mBxK7N

Travel and Live in Chiang Mai

Nestled in the highlands of Southeast Asia, Chiang Mai is akin to the Dali of the world. It boasts pristine natural ecosystems, rich historical and cultural heritage, a 1.5-square-kilometer ancient city, and surrounding areas dotted with cafes, bars, and public spaces. The distinctive features of Southeast Asian civilization converge here with a broad global perspective. Consequently, Chiang Mai has gradually grown into one of the cultural hubs for Chinese digital nomads overseas.

Chiang Mai's lower cost of living and visa-free policies for most countries worldwide have attracted young people from around the globe to settle here for an extended period, forming a vibrant community. It operates like a global human zoo, with ubiquitous social interactions and offline gatherings, giving rise to numerous organically grown public spaces.

Environment and Transportation

The Wamotopia Square (Dreamer Club Resort)

Accommodation and Dining

🥪 The Old City offers a rich variety of cuisine from around the world at affordable prices. You can enjoy a meal for as low as $1.5 and a cup of coffee for $1. Dive into the authentic Thai cuisine while in Chiang Mai!

Representative Thai dishes: Tom Yum Soup (Tom Kha Gai), Spicy Green Papaya Salad, Coconut Chicken Soup, Red Curry, Pad Thai, Thai Fried Rice, Pulled Pork, Green Curry Chicken

🥂 Chiang Mai Old City and its surroundings are filled with guesthouses, hostels, and hotels. You can choose according to your preferences. As it's the peak tourist season at the end of the year, make sure to book your accommodation early and confirm your desired room type.

🌼 You can search for "Chiang Mai Old City" on booking or Agoda platforms to find accommodation near the Old City. Alternatively, search for "Dreamer Club Resort" for lodging near Wamo Square.

🍂 During the event, it's recommended to stay at 706 Chiang Mai or the cooperating venue in the 4Seas Community.