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THE GRAND CHINESE NEW YEAR 2006 |
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The Grand Chinese New Year
BANGKOK CHINA TOWN FESTIVAL
Along Yawarat Road, Sampantawong district
January 29 – 30, 2006
PROGRAMME
60th Anniversary (Chalerm Phrakiat) Stage
JANUARY 29 |
08.40 – 09.20 |
Bangkok China Town Festival Opening Ceremony 2006
His Excellency the Minister of Tourism and Sports will preside over the ceremony. |
09.20 – 10.00 |
World Championship Lion Dance from Guang Zhou province, the People’s Republic of China |
10.00 – 16.00 |
Video presentations
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Yawarat |
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30-year Thai-Chinese Relations Bell Tower |
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Screening of TAT documentaries |
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16.00 – 16.10 |
Kung Fu martial arts presented by Wang Hua Fei, the highly renowned Chinese Kung Fu school of martial arts from Faw Wan town in Guang Zhou province, China |
16.10 – 16.25 |
Chinese New Year Blessing Ceremony
Thai-Chinese Relations Opening Ceremony
His Excellency Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and official representatives of the Chinese government will preside at the blessing ceremony to extend wishes to Thai of Chinese ancestry as well as all who observe the Chinese New Year tradition. |
16.25 – 16.35 |
Prommart Dance
A Thai cultural performance presented by the Department of Fine Arts |
16.35 – 18.00 |
Intermission
Preparation for the arrival of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn |
17.00 – 18.00 |
Bangkok China Town Chinese New Year Festival Opening Ceremony
The King’s Birthday Celebration Arch and Odeon Circle
HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn will graciously preside at the opening ceremony.
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Thai and Chinese cultural performances |
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Thai cultural performance by the Department of Fine Arts |
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Lantern Dance from Xian province, China |
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Her Serene Highness Crown Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn tours the Bangkok China Town Festival highlights |
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18.00 – 19.00 |
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World Championship Lion Dance from Guang Zhou province in China |
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Guang Zhou Dragon Dance |
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Kung Fu martial arts presented by Wang Hua Fei |
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19.00 – 20.30 |
A grand performance of Ramakien (Ramayana) – Khon masked dance accompanied by a classical Thai orchestra presented by the Department of Fine Arts in honour of the auspicious occasion of the Diamond Jubilee or the Sixtieth Anniversary Celebration of His Majesty the King of Thailand's Accession to the Throne in 2006 |
20.30 – 20.50 |
Chinese Imperial Court Dress featuring Chin, Han and Tang dynasty period costumes and styles of dress from Chairman Mao’s era to contemporary fashion in China
Thai-style of dress through the ages, a cultural presentation and fashion show highlighting the evolution of styles of dress from the Sukhothai, Ayutthaya and Rattanakosin period to the present |
20.50 – 21.50 |
World Championship Lion Dance from Guang Zhou province, China |
21.50 – 24.00 |
Cultural presentations and performances by the Royal Performing Arts School of Xian and Thailand’s Department of Fine Arts to promote cultural exchange and strengthen ties between the two countries. |
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JANUARY 30 |
09.30 – 16.00 |
Video presentations
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Yawarat |
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30-year Thai-Chinese Relations Bell Tower |
Screening of TAT documentaries |
16.00 – 16.30 |
Kung Fu martial arts presented by Wang Hua Fei, the highly renowned Chinese Kung Fu school of martial arts from Faw Wan town in Guang Zhou province, the People’s Republic of China |
16.30 – 17.00 |
World Championship Lion Dance from Guang Zhou province, China |
17.00 – 18.00 |
A grand performance of Ramakien (Ramayana) – Khon masked dance accompanied by a classical Thai orchestra presented by the Department of Fine Arts on the auspicious occasion of the Diamond Jubilee or the Sixtieth Anniversary Celebration of His Majesty the King of Thailand's Accession to the Throne in 2006 |
18.00 – 20.30 |
Cultural presentations and performances by the Royal Performing Arts School of Xian and Thailand’s Department of Fine Arts to promote cultural exchange and strengthen ties between the two countries. |
20.30 – 21.00 |
Chinese Imperial Court Dress featuring Chin, Han and Tang dynasty period costumes and styles of dress from Chairman Mao’s era to contemporary fashion in China
Thai-style of dress through the ages, a cultural presentation and fashion show highlighting the evolution of styles of dress from the Sukhothai, Ayutthaya and Rattanakosin period to the present |
21.00 – 21.30 |
Bangkok China Town Festival Lucky Draw and ‘Ang Pow’
Prizes |
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CACANDLE-LIGHTING CEREMONY IN HONOUR OF
HIS MAJESTY THE KING
All visitors are invited to join in the ceremony. |
21.30 – 22.30 |
Thai Dragon Show by Isuzu |
22.30 – 23.30 |
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Guang Zhou Dragon Dance |
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World Championship Lion Dance from Guang Zhou province in China |
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Kung Fu martial arts presented by Wang Hua Fei |
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23.30 – 24.00 |
A demonstration of Thai martial arts
presented by the Department of Fine Arts |
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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
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