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Thailand Festivals & Events { January - February 2010 }

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January 2010

Thailand's New Year Countdown celebrations
Date: 31 Dec 2009 - 1 Jan 2010
Venue:  Nationwide

Thais know how to party. Some might say at the drop of a hat. A party brings out the best in national identity – a broad genuine Thai smile.  So should we be surprised that Thailand is a favoured venue to celebrate New Year? This is the land of smiles and “sanook”.

Whether the countdown is in Bangkok, Phuket or a far northern destination, the celebrations will carry the hallmarks of fun and genuine hospitality that make the country such a rewarding destination to visit.

There are two other official locations for New Year celebrations.
The National Stadium, just 2 km from CentralWorld Square on the city's Skytrain route, will be packed to capacity as residents and tourists enjoy an evening of musical concerts, variety show performances organised by GMM Grammy Records and Channel 9. TV stars will turn out to entertain the crowd, while a huge screen will show nation-wide countdown celebrations as the minutes tick by.

A more traditional Thai celebration will underscore activities at the city's Sanam Luang, with the famed temple roofs and spires in the Grand Palace courtyards providing the backdrop. Crowds will gather on the historic spacious parade ground, facing Thammasat University, to enjoy classical dance performances, folk songs from the various provinces and musical concerts for an older generation of city residents.

As the countdown celebrations get underway, firework displays along the banks of the nearby Chao Phraya River will illuminate the sky.

Dairy and Cowbow festivals
Date: 1 - 31 January 2010
Venue: Muak Lek, Saraburi

Dairy farming has been associated with the rolling hills of Saraburi since the 50s when pioneering farmers experimented with imported cattle. Today it is an important industry that supplies most of the popular milk products that are sold in supermarkets across the country.

Farms are concentrated mainly northeast of Saraburi town in Muak Lek district all the way to the Pak Chong intersection on Highway 2 heading towards Nakhon Ratchashima.

With the mountains of the famous Khao Yai National Park in the distance, diary meadows nestle between hills on both sides of Highway 2.

Not surprisingly, this undulating country is the home of the National Dairy Cows Festival. All of the celebrations and activities that will interest visitors will take place at the foot of Tapan Hill in Muak Lek district, approximately 39 km northeast of Saraburi, or 145 km from Bangkok.

Festivities begin with a royal visit from HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, who will graciously open the event which will feature seminars, a fair and concerts.

 

 

Bor Sang Umbrella and Sankampaeng Handicraft Festival
Date: 16 to 18 January 2009
Venue: Bor Sang village, Chiang Mai

Bor Sang, on highway 1006 heading east from Chiang Mai, appears to be a typical sleepy rural village, the kind the tour bus speeds by giving you just a fleeting glimpse of its two-storey wooden houses.  But hidden in the tiny lanes, villagers have perfected a craft that creates the country's most famous umbrellas.

Using silk and cotton, weaved at neighbouring Sankampaeng, villagers eventually added a second line of umbrellas decorated with images of the north, its flowers and birds, all intricately hand-painted.

To celebrate success the village hosts a three-day festival every January. Streets are illuminated by lanterns, while hundreds of umbrellas are hung from the rafters and beams of houses and shops.  Bands play, while villagers compete to design the year's most attractive umbrella.  Concerts, a food festival and beauty contest all compete for the attention of the audience, a  mix of both tourists and residents, who gather here to celebrate Bor Sang's innovative handicraft skills.

For more information
TAT Chiang Mai Office, Tel. 66 (0) 5324 8604, 5324 8607, 5324 1466

 

 

Khon Kaen International Marathon
Date: 30 January 2010
Venue: Khon Kaen university

Running 42 km for fun, or perhaps a faster time, can be a mite easier if it is on a scenic route past a city's key attractions. It breaks the boredom and allows serious marathoners to notch up another course on a list of “been there, run those cities.”

Now in its sixth year the Khon Kaen International Marathon, held 31 January at the town's  university, commands respect from runners looking for a well organised event and an opportunity to establish a personal best; the holy grail for marathoners.

For more information
Khon Kaen University Alumni Association, Khon Kaen University,
Tel. 66 4320 2388-9, 66 4320 2750, 66 4320 2222-41 Ext. 1900, 1499
Website: www.khonkaenmarathon.com

The Royal Trophy – Europe vs Asia Golf Championship
Date: 8 -10 January 2010
Venue: Amata Spring Country Club, Chonburi

The Royal Trophy – Europe vs Asia Golf Championship is a unique, emotionally-charged and passionate competition played between the continents of Europe and Asia in a team match-play format. 

The best players from Europe compete against the golfing elite of Asia in a spectacular series of matches for stewardship over the perpetual 16-kilogram Royal Trophy, graciously donated by His Majesty the King of Thailand. 

The event is expected to produce record-breaking galleries, hightly competitive golf and great atmosphere all around.

 

 

February 2010

Chinese New Year Festival in Thailand
Date: 5 - 22 February 2010
Venue: Bangkok (Chinatown on Yaowarat Road, CentralWorld Plaza, The National Theatre), Suphan Buri, Ratchaburi, Ayutthaya, Chonburi (Pattaya), Chiang Mai, Nakhon Sawan, Nakhon Ratcha Srima, Songhkla (Hat Yai), and Phuket

One of the main venues in Bangkok is the city’s Chinatown, a fascinating maze of streets and lanes crammed with shops, restaurants and street-side stalls. But there are celebrations to mark the arrival of the Year of the Tiger in the city’s up-scale shopping district around Central World Plaza and the National Theatre next to Sanam Luang. Chinese communities abound in various provinces in Thailand, so visitors are never too far from the colourful, robust celebrations that mark the arrival of the New Year. Phuket town on the southern island is an important venue for both religious and social celebrations. Ayutthaya 70 km north of Bangkok is another popular venue, while Pattaya on the eastern seaboard, Chiang Mai in the north and Songkhla on the southern coastline of the Gulf of Thailand are equally impressive places to visit during Chinese New Year celebrations.

 

 

King Rama II Commemoration

Date: 6-7 February 2010
Venue: King Rama II Park, Amphawa District, Samut Songkhram

Visitors are invited to witness the beauty of King Rama II Memorial Park, the demonstration of Thai life style, classical Thai dances, ancient Thai and Chinese puppets, Thai court and commoner plays, sales of local handicrafts, products and Thai foods.

Contact:
- Tourism and Sport Office, Samut Sakhon Province, Tal : +663 481 5980
-  King Rama II Memorial Park, Tel : +663 475 1666, +663 475 1376
- Tourism Authority of Thailand, Samut Songkhram Office, Tel: 0-3475 2847-8 
E-mail : tatsmsk@tat.or.th
TAT Call Center 1672

 

Trang Underwater Wedding Ceremony
Date: 12-14 February 2010
Venue: Ko Kradan, Sikao District, Trang

Now in its 14th year, Trang's underwater wedding ceremony, 12 to 14 February, must be one of the most unusual ways to tie the knot.
This unique event is right at the top in the creative wedding category and has defied critics over the years to emerge as a firm favourite for those who want to make their Valentine day wedding extraordinary.
In 2000, it was declared the largest underwater wedding ceremony by the Guinness Book of Records, while more recently it opened the ceremony to physically challenged couples.

Its rise in popularity was not without obstacles, starting with the obvious objection that not everyone has the ability, or the desire, to stand on a sandy sea bed and utter their vows.

For more informations:
TAT Trang Office, Tel : 66 (0) 7521 5867, 7521 1058, 7521 1085
Trang Tourism Coordination Centre, Tel. 66 (0) 7521 5867-8
Trang Chamber of Commerce, Tel. 66 (0) 2545 3322
Website :   www.underwaterwedding.com

 

Chiang Mai Flower Festival 2009
Date: 5 - 7 February 2010
Venue: Nong Buak Hat Park, Chiang Mai

If you are obsessed with beautiful flowers and decorative plants, this is the festival for you. Experience these beautiful flower-decorated floats and a magnificent tapestry of floral splendor that blankets the land. There are also agricultural exhibitions, floral contents, and product sales by local groups of housewives.

A highlight of the festival is the grand parade that attracts sponsoring companies and organisations that beautify floats with elaborate flower decorations, presenting an eco-tourism message or just simply stealing the hearts of spectators with their vivid colours and beauty.

 

Phuket International Blues Rock Festival
Date: 26 - 27 February 2010
Venue: Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort and Spa, Phuket

The 2010 Phuket International Blues Rock Festival promises to be bigger than ever with at least 12 acts performing on stage during the two-night event. Now a firm fixture in Phuket's annual entertainment calendar, the festival attracts top blues bands from around Thailand, while two popular bands from Australia and the US return once more.

Established to support local charities, this year's event will donate funds to charities that organise education for young children -- the Phuket International Women's Club and the Phuket Has Been Good To Us Foundation.

For more information: www.phuketbluesfestival.com
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