Described: 20 Jan 2025 at 17 :24
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn may rule over the Opening Ceremony of the Yaowarat Chinese New Year Party, which will also indicate the 50th anniversary of Thai-Chinese diplomatic ties on Jan 29.
The annual event is a joint initiative between the Tourism and Sports Ministry, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration ( BMA ), the Tourism Authority of Thailand ( TAT ), the Cultural Council of Samphanthawong District, the Gold Traders Association, the Thai Charoen Corporation (TCC ) Group and local business operators.
Invoice Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool said this year’s occasion, being held on Jan 29 and 30, may also indicate a step in political relations between Thailand and China.
There will be Thai-Chinese social shows by artists from China as well as various provinces in Thailand. However, the city, particularly around the Chaloem Phrakiat Arch, will remain illuminated with decorative light under the principle “Ignite Your Emotions, Embrace Our Two Cultures”.
Her Royal Highness will rule over the opening ceremony on Jan 29 which will be broadcast life before visiting shops and stalls at the occasion, Ms Thapanee said.
BMA Permanent Secretary Wanthanee Watthana said the event reflects the close connection and long-preserved practices of the Foreign community in Thailand.
“The occasion aims to attract customers from Thailand and elsewhere, showcasing the existence of age-old history in a modern metropolis. It will help with financial activation while uniting the local community, ” Ms Wanthanee said.
Phinit Kanjanachusak, a part of the Samphanthawong Cultural Council, said the location is designed to boost Chinese traditional artwork and show a social sophistication that has been passed on through generations.
Also included in the two-day event are exhibitions on the Thai-Chinese diplomatic relationship and the history of Yaowarat Road, as well as photos of Her Royal Highness ’ visits to the Yaowarat Chinese New Year ceremonies over the years.
There will also be photo booths decked out as a Chinese tavern and as well as Chinese rickshaws and cultural performances.
According to Panote Sirivadhanabhakdi, the event chairman, the celebration also includes concerts on two stages and a launch of the Chinatown Market Chaloemburi, the area’s new landmark.
“We are proud to organise this prominent event in Yaowarat. The world’s largest Chinatown has quickly recovered and seen its dynamism restored after the Covid-19 pandemic, ” said Mr Panote.