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Loi Krathong Festival : The Delightful Color of Streams
Bangkok
Date: 21 - 24 November 2007
Place: Banks of the Chao Phraya River (King Rama IX Bridge –
Krung Thon Bridge), Bangkok
Activitie: Enjoy viewing the illuminated float procession to commemorate
the celebrations on the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King’s
80th Birthday Anniversary and the contest of Loi Krathong traditional
boats, with more than 1,500,000 Baht prize money. Admission free.
Remark: Enjoy Light Up and nightlife tour throughout the month.
Loi Krathong and Candle Festival
Sukhothai
Date: 22 - 24 November 2007
Place: Sukhothai Historical Park, Tambon Mueang Kao, Mueang District,
Sukhothai
Activitie: You will be dazzled by the float procession of large
krathong from 17 Northern provinces. The procession will consist
of krathongs from government agencies, state enterprises, private
sectors, and general public, including hanging lanterns, Krathong
design contest, and Miss Noppamas Beauty Contest, light and sound
presentation, firework displays, Sukhothai arts and culture performances,
and the activity of “Dawn of happiness”.
Yi Peng Festival
Chiang Mai
Date: 23 - 25 November 2007
Place: Tha Phae Gate, banks of the Ping River, Chiang Mai Municipal
Office, Chiang Mai
Activitie: An amazing procession of hanging lanterns, Krathong design
contest, Miss Yi Peng beauty contest, light and sound presentation
in Ping River, the ancient Thai Lanna Krathong activities, local
cultural performances, and local handicrafts market in Lanna style.
Loi Krathong Sai Festival
Tak
Date: 23 - 27 November 2007
Place: Banks of Ping River, Tak.
Activitie: An exceptional opportunity for you to experience the
atmosphere of joining the Krathong Sai (floating coconut-shell krathong
in line) contest, in order to win His Majesty the King’s trophy.
Other remarkable activities will include the floating lanterns of
the Royal Family, the procession of the Royal Krathong and lantern,
the illumination of Krathong Sai, light and sound presentation,
fireworks, water curtain presentation in “the Legend of Krathong
Sai”, the longest Krathong Sai, local cultural shows, food
and OTOP products.
Loi Krathong at 4 Corners of the Old City (Ayudhya)
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
Date: 23-24 November 2007
Place: 4 corners of Ayudhya, i.e. under Pridi - Thamrong Bridge;
Pom Petch; in front of National Museum-Chandrakasem; and in front
of Chedi Si Suriyothai.
Activitie: This is a memorable event for you to experience the contest
of hanging lanterns, small-size Krathong contest, Miss Noppamas
(international) beauty contest, Noppamas kids contest, singing contest,
cultural performances, and OTOP products.
Royal Celebration Lantern Festival: the Color of the South
Songkhla
Date: November 23 – December 5 , 2007
Place: Bueng Si Phuwanat Park, Hat Yai District, Songkhla
Activitie: The most unique opportunity to experience the Royal Celebration
Lantern on the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King’s
80th Birthday Anniversary, December 5, 2007. The event will focus
on Thai and international lanterns’ displays and exhibitions,
and cultural performances.
For further details, please contact TAT Office, Southern Region,
Area 2,
Tel: +66 7534 -6515 – 6
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