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THE GRAND CHINESE NEW YEAR 2006 |
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NAKHON RATCHASIMA CHINESE NEW YEAR FESTIVAL 2006
January 28 - 29, 2006
At Thao Suranaree Plaza
- Lion Dance
- Procession of the Golden Dragon
- Sino-Thai procession by Chinese associations in Nakhon Ratchasima
- “Dressed in Red” fashion show
- Concerts
- “Ang Pow” gifts of cash
- A range of festive entertainment
- Food stalls, shopping opportunities and other activities
PROGRAMME
JANUARY 28
15.30
Procession assembles in front of the Nakhon Ratchasima municipal office
16.00
Procession makes its way to Thao Suranaree Memorial
17.00
Opening ceremony
presided over by Deputy Prime Minister Suwat Liptapanlop
Rituals to pay respect to elders are performed.
Chinese choir performance
18.00
Presentation of Chinese Art and Culture
Sino-Thai Friendship Dance: Angels Scattering Flowers
18.30
- Lion Dance
- Live demonstration of food preparation by Festival Chairman and Deputy Prime Minister Suwat Liptapanlop at Suan Muang Thong Park
- Displays of giant khanom kheng — steamed Chinese-style desserts made from molasses and giant salapao steamed dumplings
- Royal Exhibition in Honour of His Majesty the King highlighting royal activities
to mark the auspicious occasion of the Diamond Jubilee or the Sixtieth Anniversary Celebration of His Majesty the King of Thailand's Accession to the Throne
- Chinese musical performance at Suan Muang Thong Park
- Games – ‘Attaching Scales to the Dragon’ at Suan Muang Thong Park
- Chinese musical contest and operatic performance
- Chinese food fest and Chinese Banquet Contest
- Shopping for souvenirs, products from China and good-value buys
- Chinese New Year Greeting Cards Lucky Draw at Suan Muang Thong Park
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Centre Stage, Nakhon Ratchasima municipal office/ provincial sala
17.00 – 24.00
Concerts
17.30
Folk concert by artists from the Grammy label
19.00 – 20.20
Concert by artists from the RS label
Winner of the Mr & Ms Chinese New Year beauty pageant is announced
22.00 – 24.00
Folk concert by Grammy JANUARY 29
15.30
Chinese music contest at Suan Muang Thong Park
16.00
- Children’s Chinese Character Contest
- Royal Exhibition in Honour of His Majesty the King highlighting royal activities to mark the auspicious occasion of the Diamond Jubilee or the Sixtieth Anniversary Celebration of His Majesty the King of Thailand's Accession to the Throne
- Healing with Acupuncture
- Games – ‘Attaching Scales to the Dragon’ at Suan Muang Thong Park
- Chinese astrology
- Photo opportunity at the Chinese Pavilion
- Chinese Culture, Tradition and Way of Life
- Chinese food fest
Delicious food from restaurants on sale at attractive prices
- Chinese New Year Greeting Cards Lucky Draw at Suan Muang Thong Park
- Games, prizes and give-aways
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18.00
Lion Dance
19.00
Chinese songs performed by various associations in Nakhon Ratchasima
Chinese operatic performance at Suan Muang Thong Park
Centre Stage, Nakhon Ratchasima municipal office/ provincial sala
18.00 – 24.00
Concerts
18.00
Cultural performance by Ratchabat College of Performing Arts, Nakhon Ratchasima
19.00
“Dressed in Red” fashion show by honorary models
Concert by artists from the RS label
20.50
Chinese New Year Lucky Draw
21.00 – 24.00
Folk concert by Grammy
Contact information:
TAT Northeastern Office – Region 1
Tel: +66 4421 3666, 4421 3030
Fax: +66 4421 3667
E-mail: tatsima@tat.or.th
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IMPORTANT
Event dates and programme details may be subject to change.
Many of the festivals and events listed on Thailand's official calendar of annual events are traditional Buddhist or folk festivals, the date of which is either determined by the Buddhist lunar calendar and waxing and waning moon. These are not staged events. The festivals reflect the rhythm of life in rural Thai villages and local traditions as observed in times past. To ensure you have the most updated information, please reconfirm details prior to travel.
Contact:
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Email: info@tat.or.th
Website: www.tat.or.th
Tel: +66 (0) 2250 5500 (120 automatic lines)
Fax: +66 (0) 2250 5511 (two automatic lines)
FOR EVENT INFORMATION,
please call 1672.
Address:
1600 Petchaburi Road, Makkasan, Rajatevee
Bangkok 10400
Thailand |
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