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Songkran's festival (April 13 of every year Chiang Mai)
Thailand's northern province of Chiang Mai is to host a major festival that will combine the cultural heritage of the country's popular New Year festival with the historic heritage of its ancient Lanna kingdom, during which Chiang Mai was founded.
The event will commemmorate the culture and civilisation of the Lanna Kingdom whose founder King Mengrai established Chiang Mai in 1297. The Lanna kingdom flourished for 200 years, and its culture remains a strong part of Thailand's northern provinces of Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampang, Lamphun, Phayao, Phrae, Nan and Mae Hong Son.
In turn, the Songkran Festival in April celebrates the Thai New Year and has become popular for its water-related activities.
These cultural and historic traits are also shared by some of the Greater Mekong Sub-region countries, especially those that border the Lanna group; namely, southern China (Yunnan province), Myanmar and Laos. Thus, this festival will present a perfect opportunity for tourists to re-discover and enjoy this ancient celebration. |
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Mother's day (August 12 of every year)
To honor Queen Sirikit, most revered among Thai citizens, the Tourism Authority of Thailand will host Thailand's National Mother Day on August 12, 2004 at Sanam Luang and along Rajdamneon Avenue. Within the event, take part in merit-making, exhibition about Queen Sirikit, spectaculars from the public and private sectors, candle lighting honoring HM Queen and light decoration along Rajdamneon Avenue. |
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Loi Krathong's festival (during November of every year)
Come and experience another form of Loi Krathong festival, in Lanna Thai style. This festival creates a mesmerising sight, a unique ritual of the northern capital's Loi Krathong festival by launching of Lanna-style hot air balloons, considered by locals to rid them of their troubles.
Come and enjoy different festivities, including the Tha Phae contest, boat race in the Ping River, and small and giant Krathong contests. You will be fascinated with decorative lanterns on houses and temples, as well as, floating of lanterns. |
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Father's day (5 December of every year)
He's The Father of the Nation, The National Godhead, The Lord of the Lands, The Soul of the Nation, The Possessor of the Four and Twenty Golden Umbrellas
King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great of Thailand is the world's longest serving monarch. He has been on the throne since 1946.
He may have no constitutional power but, after 58 years (year 2004) as king, he has emerged as the most powerful man in the country.
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Christmas (24 December of every year)
Though not an official holiday in Thailand, Christmas is certainly celebrated in the commercial sense, with busy malls and exchanging of gifts. For those craving a piece of home on the big day, just head for one of Bangkok’s many British or Irish pubs for a traditional Christmas dinner with turkey and mash and Christmas pudding.
So if you are fortunate enough to find yourself in Thailand during the festive season, you’ll find some form of celebration to suit your fancy – with no snow shovel required! |
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Happy New Year (31 December 2004 - 1 January 2005, Rattanakosin Island, Bangkok)
Bangkok Countdown is to be held at the Central World Plaza, downtown Bangkok on the New Year's Eve. Different musical groups, famous singers and adaptive regional performing folk art by native performing artists await to entertain all of you. Central World Plaza will be transformed into a fabulous paradise, together with state of the art of spectacular laser lighting show. With our meticulous attention to this Bangkok Countdown Event, the New Year's Eve experience will delight everyone with an impressive experience. |
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