Bangkok's Yawaraj district or 'Chinatown', Bangkok's legendary Thai-Chinese community celebrates the arrival of the "Year of the Rooster" during February 9-10, 2005 by hosting grand celebration to pay tribute the the mythical Golden Dragon -- the guardian spirit that has watched over Yawaraj for the last 222 years since its foundng, 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.

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	"Enter The Golden Dragon" - a light-and-sound, and multimedia presentation presented as a tribute to Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's fiftieth birthday anniversary. Visitors to the festival are invited to express their birthday greetings and heart-felt congratulations to Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn by writing their birthday messages in a guest book placed at the reception counter.
	Impressive and colourful on-stage performances feature the best in classical Chinese theatrical arts with performers and artists performing dances, classical music, Chinese traditional opera and acrobatic shows seen outside of China
	Splendid cultural processions along Yawaraj Road
	Lion Dance
	Golden Dragon Procession
	Lo Ko Procession
	Cultural Treasures of China: A showcase of ancient arts and culture, traditions and way of life
	Yawaraj - Journey Through Time A priceless collection of photographs vividly documents Chinatown's historic 222-year old legacy
	Cultural presentations by local associations and community theatre group
	Delicious Yawaraj Food Fest
	World's longest 'Gold Street'
	The worship of celebrated deities and spiritual guardians at eight auspicious Chinese shrines 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.
	Good luck and Good Fortune Double Bonus "Ung Pow" gift of cash and Chinese New Year lucky draw Red is considered to be an auspicious colour - a symbol of happiness and good luck. Hence for a very lucky new year, the dress code for the festival is red.

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