The event is set to promote public awareness of Thai traditions and cultural values practised for generations along the mighty River of Kings, where much of Thai history can be traced along its banks, as well as to celebrate the impressive ‘Loi Krathong’ festival.
TAT Governor, Mr. Thawatchai Arunyik said, “The River Festival 2014 will help boost cultural tourism in Thailand, and strengthen good understanding and cooperation between the public and private bodies as well as local and international tourists for the preservation of Thai tradition and culture. This is in line with TAT’s 2015 tourism marketing plan to promote the essence of ‘Thainess’ under the main Amazing Thailand campaign.”
The River Festival 2014 – a Delightful Stream of Culture is set to reinvent five unique sites along the Chao Phraya River into the backdrop of the old Thai way of life, portraying the pivotal role the river plays influencing Thai tradition and culture, past and present. In the early days of the establishment of Bangkok (since 21 April 1782), the river and canals served as the main transportation routes, resembling the former capital of Ayutthaya, hence the name “Venice of the East” was inherited.
At Wat Phra Chetuphon or the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) and Nakrapirom Park, religious and fun-filled Thai culture activities will include a ritual to pay respect to the Reclining Buddha; the ‘Chong Prieang” tradition to pay respect to the sacred relic of Buddha in the Dawadung realm of heaven; an exhibition of vintage photographs and a dance created based on the stone sculpture of hermit in a posture of self-massage founded on the temple’s grounds. There will be classic Thai plays at the Prince Theatre, built based on the royal playhouse during the reign of King Rama V the Great, and a community fair selling local arts and crafts.
At Wat Arun Ratchawararam or the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun), religious and fun-filled Thai culture activities will include a ritual to pay respect to Buddha image which represents the birthday or respective day of the week. On the temple’s grounds, there will be classic Thai plays at specially-built vintage-style stage, an outdoor cinema showing old Thai films with simultaneous narrators, an exhibition of Ban Chang Lor – a community renowned for its casting of Buddha images and an exhibition of vintage photographs. In addition, there will be a replica of old market selling authentic Thai dishes that are rare nowadays by the community residing behind the temple. The people of Trok Matoom (Soi Arun Amarin 23) will also be holding a fair, selling a range of delectable snack made from bael fruit.
At Wat Kalayanamitr (Wat Kalaya), the festival offers one of the rare chances to marvel at the temple’s magnificent statuary and architecture at night, including a tower that contains the largest bronze bell in Thailand. Other highlights include a Chinese opera show and a community fair selling local arts and crafts.
At Wat Prayurawongsawas (Wat Prayoon), religious and fun-filled Thai culture activities will include a ceremony to pay respect to the Phra Borommathat Maha Chedi. On the temple’s grounds, there will be an area allocated for vintage photo-taking opportunity, an exhibition of old communities surrounding the temple, and an exhibition of vintage photograhs. The Kudijeen Community will be holding a fair, selling a range of fusion Thai dishes influenced by foreign cultures in the old days. Additional highlight is the performance of the “Khun In” band, a Thai orchestra consisting of five groups of wood and percussion instruments.
The River Festival 2014 – a Delightful Stream of Culture is set to reinvent five unique sites along the Chao Phraya River into the backdrop of the old Thai way of life, portraying the pivotal role the river plays influencing Thai tradition and culture, past and present. In the early days of the establishment of Bangkok (since 21 April 1782), the river and canals served as the main transportation routes, resembling the former capital of Ayutthaya, hence the name “Venice of the East” was inherited.
At Wat Phra Chetuphon or the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) and Nakrapirom Park, religious and fun-filled Thai culture activities will include a ritual to pay respect to the Reclining Buddha; the ‘Chong Prieang” tradition to pay respect to the sacred relic of Buddha in the Dawadung realm of heaven; an exhibition of vintage photographs and a dance created based on the stone sculpture of hermit in a posture of self-massage founded on the temple’s grounds. There will be classic Thai plays at the Prince Theatre, built based on the royal playhouse during the reign of King Rama V the Great, and a community fair selling local arts and crafts.
At Wat Arun Ratchawararam or the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun), religious and fun-filled Thai culture activities will include a ritual to pay respect to Buddha image which represents the birthday or respective day of the week. On the temple’s grounds, there will be classic Thai plays at specially-built vintage-style stage, an outdoor cinema showing old Thai films with simultaneous narrators, an exhibition of Ban Chang Lor – a community renowned for its casting of Buddha images and an exhibition of vintage photographs. In addition, there will be a replica of old market selling authentic Thai dishes that are rare nowadays by the community residing behind the temple. The people of Trok Matoom (Soi Arun Amarin 23) will also be holding a fair, selling a range of delectable snack made from bael fruit.
At Wat Kalayanamitr (Wat Kalaya), the festival offers one of the rare chances to marvel at the temple’s magnificent statuary and architecture at night, including a tower that contains the largest bronze bell in Thailand. Other highlights include a Chinese opera show and a community fair selling local arts and crafts.
At Wat Prayurawongsawas (Wat Prayoon), religious and fun-filled Thai culture activities will include a ceremony to pay respect to the Phra Borommathat Maha Chedi. On the temple’s grounds, there will be an area allocated for vintage photo-taking opportunity, an exhibition of old communities surrounding the temple, and an exhibition of vintage photograhs. The Kudijeen Community will be holding a fair, selling a range of fusion Thai dishes influenced by foreign cultures in the old days. Additional highlight is the performance of the “Khun In” band, a Thai orchestra consisting of five groups of wood and percussion instruments.
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