Dig out your red clothes, hang up paper lanterns and pick up some firecrackers — Chinese New Year is returning to Bangkok.
The biggest celebrations will take place on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Chinatown, with cultural displays, dance and musical performances to usher in the Year of the Monkey.
The biggest celebrations will take place on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Chinatown, with cultural displays, dance and musical performances to usher in the Year of the Monkey.
Kicking off on Feb. 7, the Chinatown festivities will also
feature lantern decorations, dragon parades and lion dances, street
stalls selling Chinese cuisine and souvenirs, and entertainment from
famous artists, including troupes and performers from China.
Visanu Jaroensilp, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) deputy
governor for Tourism Products and Business said: “Thailand’s
celebrations to mark the 2016 Chinese New Year will be even more
special, as this is a significant year for the country.
“This year marks the 41st year of Sino-Thai diplomatic relations, and
the 12th anniversary of cooperation between TAT and the Chinese
Ministry of Culture in co-hosting the Chinese New Year celebrations in
Thailand.”
TAT estimates a boost in tourism revenue from the celebrations, with about 1.01 million international tourists are expected to visit from Feb. 6-14.
Of those vistorss, an estimated 476,000 are expected to come from
countries with Chinese communities including China, Hong Kong, Taiwan,
Singapore and Malaysia.
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