Bangkok Festival Events

Wat Arun Festival

Nov 2009(annual)

• Has a range of performances like Chinese opera, Thai boxing and tightrope walking.
• Complements the Loy Krathong celebrations, features rare performances such as Khon Chak Rok ("flying" Khon court dance), a sound and light show and Ngiew Chinese Opera.

Loi Krathong

Nov 2009 (annual)

• Loi" means "to float". "Krathong" is a raft made from  banana tree trunk decorated with elaborately-folded banana leaves, flowers, candles, etc.
• During the night of the full moon,  locals release these lit up rafts into Chao Phraya River.
• Entertainment include traditional Thai cultural performances, markets and local food

Chinatown Festival

Feb 2010 (annual)

• Highlights include cultural demonstrations, fashion shows and Chinese films.

Bangkok Chinese New Year Festival

Feb 2010 (annual)

• Celebrates the New Year according to the Chinese calendar.
• Expect international and Chinese music, lion dancing, local Chinese cultural performances, Chinese opera
• Lots of delicious food including Peking duck, Chinese desserts and noodles.

Magha Puja

Mar 2010 (annual)

• An important Buddhist holy day
• Celebrates the occasion when 1250 of Buddha's disciples gathered to hear him speak.
• Main celebrations take place at temples during the day.

Songkran Festival

April 2010 (annual)

• A fun water-festival happening mainly on Khaosan Road
• Starts with greeting visitors with fragrant sandlewood paste on their cheeks.
• By, buckets of water or water pistols are used