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Bangkok Songkran Festival
April 12-14
The traditional Thai New Year is an
occasion for merriment all over the city, but most notably
at Sanam Luang, near the Grand Palace, where the revered
Phra Phuttha Sihing image is displayed and bathed by
devotees. In the Wisutkasat area, a Miss Songkran beauty
contest is held and accompanied by merit-making and
entertainment. Khao San Road, Bang Lamphu area is also
one of the high-spots in the city to experience the
water-throwing activities between locals and tourists.
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H.M. The Kings Birthday Celebrations
December 5
H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's
longest reigning monarch is well beloved and deeply
respected by all Thais old and young. The occasion of
his royal birthday provides his loyal subjects the opportunity
to express their reverence for him. All over the country,
buildings and homes are elaborated and the area around
the Grand Palace is spectacularly illuminated
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H.M. The Queens Birthday Celebration
August 12
To display their loyalty and to honour
Her Majesty Queen Sirikit on the occasion of her royal
birthday, the Thai people decorate their houses and
public buildings. Around Bangkok, Ratchadamnoen Avenue,
the area around the Grand Palace and other well-known
locations are bedecked with coloured lights and magnificent
adornments. |
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Royal Ploughing Ceremony
May
An ancient Brahman ritual, conducted
at Sanam Luang, in which farmers is believe to be able
to forecast the abundance of the next rice crop. The
event is a result of a series of ceremonies that are
conducted by Phraya Raek Na, portrayed by a high-ranking
official from the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives
who wears colourful traditional costumes. This ceremony
was re-introduced in 1960 by H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej
and is considered the official commencement of the rice-growing
season. |
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Trooping of the Colours
December
Their majesties the King and Queen
preside over this impressive annual event, held in the
Royal Plaza near the equestrian statue of King Chulalongkorn.
Dressed in colourful uniforms, amid much pomp and ceremony,
members of the elite Royal Guards swear allegiance to
the King and march past members of the Royal Family. |
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