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BANGKOK CHINA TOWN FESTIVAL 2007
FEBRUARY 18 – 19, 2007
In Bangkok’s China Town – Yawarat, Sampantawong district
Along Trimitr Road, The King’s Birthday Celebration Arch to Ratchawong intersection
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Traditional celebrations are staged every Chinese New Year to pay tribute the mythical Golden Dragon – the guardian spirit that has watched over Yawarat for centuries, and to whom residents of the community believe they owe their good fortune, wealth and prosperity. The Golden Dragon is thus accorded an exalted status in ritual, as well as in everyday life.
To commemorate these milestones in history, Bangkok's Yawarat district or 'China Town', Bangkok's legendary Thai-Chinese community, is hosting its grandest celebration.
Given the significance of the joint Sino-Thai Chinese New Year celebrations in Bangkok’s China Town, ceremonies and festival highlights will be broadcasted on China’s CCTV and also covered by Shin Hua news agency.
BANGKOK’S ‘CHINA TOWN’ – YAWARAT
The oldest, most established and largest ethnic Chinese community in Thailand, Yawarat has a rich historical past.
During the establishment of the city of Rattanakosin during the reign of King Phra Phuttha Yotfa Chulaloke (King Rama I), founder of the Chakri dynasty, with the blessing of His Majesty the King, early Chinese immigrants to the kingdom settled in a district at the heart of Yawarat called "Sampeng". By the Fourth and Fifth Reign, through active trade with overseas nations, Sampeng had evolved into a prosperous centre of international trade.
In Thai-Chinese families, age-old sacred rituals are still observed, and customs and traditions are passed down from generation to generation. This rich legacy is nurtured with great diligence. Many of these aspects are reflected in the colourful and boisterous aspects of the Chinese New Year festivities.
Red is considered to be an auspicious colour – a symbol of happiness and good luck so the appropriate dress code for the Chinese New Year celebrations is red.
Contact information:
Tourism Authority of Thailand – Events Promotion Division
Tel: +66 (0) 2250 5500 Ext. 3495-3499
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