Historic
Bangkok gears up for 222nd birthday -
TNA, March 30, 2004
...The celebration, announced by Bangkok Governor Samak
Sundaravej yesterday, will take place on 6-13 April.
Whereas previous Ratanakosin celebrations have taken place
almost exclusively on the historic Sanam Luang ceremonial
ground in front of the Grand Palace, this year the celebrations
will take place in seven separate locations around the
Ratanakosin Island.
Events will include performances of traditional music
and dancing, a mock-up of the ancient Giant Swing ceremony,
a re-creation of a traditional floating market, handicraft
displays, and exhibition on the history of education in
Thailand, a ‘food street’ and observances of
traditional Buddhist ceremonies.
Mr. Samak expressed hope that the festival would not only
celebrate the capital’s most historic district, but
would also help boost tourism and give Thai young people
an opportunity to learn about and conserve their national
heritage.
Historic Bangkok gears up for 222nd birthday
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