The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is inviting local and
international travellers to join the festivities planned for the
Chinese’s Lunar New Year in Thailand.
The huge influence of Chinese
immigrants in Thailand over several hundred years means that Chinese New
Year is widely celebrated up and down the kingdom.
Visitors will gain a
deeper understanding of the longstanding connections between the Thai and
Chinese communities and see first-hand the contributions that the Chinese
have made to Thai culture over the years.
TAT Governor, Mr. Thawatchai Arunyik
said, “With Thailand having such a rich and diverse cultural mix, there
are people of Chinese decent here and they all celebrate the beginning of
the Lunar New Year in different ways.
Over the years their festivities
have taken on a distinctly Thai hue and have been incorporated into
Thailand’s annual cycle of festivals.
So as part of the “2015 Discover
Thainess” campaign, TAT would like to invite local and international
tourists to experience the Sino-Thai fun in one of the year’s best-loved
celebrations.”
The nation’s biggest Chinese New Year
celebrations take place in Bangkok’s Chinatown on Yaowarat Road, with cultural
displays and fun performances, but festivities take place up and down the
kingdom.
Here are some of the best places to experience the Chinese New
Year in Thailand.
Bangkok’s Yaowarat Road
(19-20 February): Her Royal Highness Princess Maha
Chakri Sirindhorn will preside over the Bangkok Chinatown Festival 2015
in celebration of Chinese New Year.
Enjoy exquisite cultural performances
from China, dragon parades and lion dances, street stalls selling Chinese
food, lantern decorations, and an exhibition telling the story of
Yaowarat’s Thai-Chinese community. Contact: Samphanthawong District
Office, +66 (0) 2235 9127
Chinese
New Year 2014 at Bangkok’s Chinatown
Phuket (26-28 February): This
is held at Phuket’s Old Town Plaza, and visitors are invited to take part
in a grand procession to honour His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, a
parade to showcase Thailand’s readiness to be a part of the ASEAN
Economic Community and a sacred ceremony to pay homage to Guan Yin or the
Goddess of Mercy.
Enjoy cultural performances from China, Ramwong Thai
circle dance and youth music shows. Contact: TAT Phuket Office, +66 (0)
7621 1036
Nakhon Ratchasima (18-20
February): Local and international visitors will get the chance
to celebrate the Chinese New Year and take home memories of a meaningful
and memorable experience.
The Monument of Thao Suranaree (Yamo) and
Mueang Thong Garden will be decorated and divided into six zones in
accordance with the teachings of the ancient Chinese philosopher-educator
Kong Qiu (Confucius).
Visitors will enjoy dragon parades and lion dances
as well as experience a range of cultural performances. Contact: TAT
Nakhon Ratchasima Office, +66 (0) 4421 3666, 4421 3030
Ratchaburi (18-22
February): The Ratchaburi Chinatown 2015 will feature
spectacular cultural performances, contests to crown Mr. and Miss
Chinatown and exciting multimedia shows. These will all take place around
the Ratchaburi National Museum. Contact: Ratchaburi Municipal Office, +66
(0) 3233 7674
Phetchaburi (18-19
February): In Mueang Phetchaburi, visitors will be able to
enjoy spectacular processions of dragon and lion dances and pay homage to
a pantheon of 22 Chinese gods.
Other highlights include a Miss China
Mueang Phet pageant, and a Mr. and Miss Chinatown contest. There will
also be cultural performances staged by students from various schools and
a family fun fair. Contact: The Sports Association of Phetchaburi, +66
(0) 3242 6326
Trang (17-21 February): Thai
people of Chinese descent in Trang will showcase their famous local
dishes, including the ever-popular grilled pork. The celebration, to be
held at the Clock Tower Plaza in Mueang Trang.
There will also be folk
performances indigenous to Trang, cultural dances from China and the
Little Miss Ang-Pao contest. Contact: TAT Trang Office, +66 (0) 7521 5867
Suphanburi (19-21
February): The Suphanburi Chinese New Year Festival of “7 Years Miraculous Dragon”
will take place at the Dragon Descendants Museum.
Highlights include
multimedia shows and Chinese cultural performances. Contact: TAT
Suphanburi Office, +66 (0) 3552 5863
Nakhon Sawan (12-23
February): Enjoy a spectacular procession of Chao Pho-Chao Mae
Paknam Pho and Chao Mae Kuan-im (Guan Yin) as well as acrobatic
performances, dragon parades, lion dances, angel parades and cultural
performances from China.
The event will take place on the banks of the
Chao Phraya River in the area of Paknam Pho Market. Contact: TAT Uthai
Thani Office, +66 (0) 5621 3614
Hat
Yai Chinese New Year 2014
Hat Yai (18-22 February): The
Hat Yai Chinese New Year Festival 2015 will take place at the Sri Nakhon
Foundation School with spectacular dragon parades and lion dances as well
as the China Kid 2015 and Miss Chinese 2015 contests.
There will also be
a fireworks display and cultural performances. Don’t miss the chance to
enjoy the beautiful decorations of lanterns, another highlight of Hat
Yai’s Lunar New Year. Contact: TAT Hat Yai Office, +66 (0) 7424 3747
Ayutthaya (20-25 February): The
Ancient Capital Miracle Chinese New Year will take place at the Chao
Phrom Market with cultural performances from China as well as a Thai
country music concert.
Also to be enjoyed will be a Miss China Contest,
singing and talent shows and a lantern decorating competition. Make time
to pay homage to the guardian spirits of Ayutthaya at 108 shrines across
the province. Contact: TAT Ayutthaya Office, +66 (0) 3524 6076-7
Pattaya (18-22 February): Enjoy
spectacular lion and dragon dances acrobatically performed atop a high
wooden pole, Modern Chinese cultural performances will make use of
multimedia but there will also be magic shows and a Miss Pattaya China
Girl talent.
Events will take place at Wat Bueng Bowon Sathit and Lan Pho
Naklua. Contact: TAT Pattaya Office, +66 (0) 3842 6776, 3842 8750
Chiang Mai (18-20
February): Enjoy a spectacular procession of dragon and lion
dances, Chinese cultural and musical performances, at the city’s Trok Lao
Zhou. Contact: TAT Chiang Mai Office, +66 (0) 5324 8604-5
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