Bangkok's Yaowarat Road has been transformed into a dazzling display of lights for the Chinese New Year Festival 2025, running until February 9. Organized by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the event celebrates the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and China under the theme “Ignite Your Senses, Embrace Our Two From 6pm to midnight between January 14th and February 15th, two hundred metres of Yaowarat Road will be decorated with lights on the concept of “Blessings, Prosperity and the Lucky Year of the Rabbit”, including light tunnels and lanterns of various styles. Bangkok, 20 January 2025 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) unveiled a spectacular Chinese New Year lighting ceremony at The Chinatown Gate (Royal Jubilee Gate), Odeon Circle, on 19 January 2025. Celebrating 50 years of Thai-Chinese diplomatic ties, the event marks the start of the Chinese New Year festivities at Yaowarat Road, from 19 Thailand’s biggest Chinese New Year 2024 celebration officially opened in Bangkok’s Chinatown on Yaowarat Road with exciting lineup of cultural performances and joyous activities throughout this month. Festivities are also taking place up and down the country including in five unique locations supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). THAILAND EVENT: Celebrate Chinese New Year 2025 with a spectacular event at Yaowarat and CentralWorld in Bangkok! Experience dazzling light displays, Thai-Chinese cultural performances, and live Bangkok’s Yaowarat Road has been bustling with an influx of Thai and foreign travellers ahead of Chinese New Year, tourists and merchants told The Nation recently. As the Lunar New Year celebration is to take place on Wednesday, January 29, several travellers have visited the Bangkok Chinatown for shopping, dining or worshipping Chinese gods Join the grand celebration at the Chinese New Year Festival 2024 on Yaowarat Road in Bangkok from February 1 to February 29, 2024, between 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Experience the spectacular light decorations along Mangkon road, pay respects, and seek blessings for a prosperous life at this sacred location. The Yaowarat Road in Bangkok's Chinatown is now lit up with decorative lights, celebrating the 2025 Lunar New Year, the Year of the Snake. The celebration marks the 50th anniversary of cultural Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn will preside over Chinese New Year celebrations in Yaowarat Road on January 29. Lunar New Year celebrations will expand to CentralWorld shopping mall in Pathumwan district from January 28-February 2, with an estimated 287,000 Chinese tourists expected to visit Thailand during the festival. The vibrant streets of Yaowarat in Bangkok will come alive with the colours and sounds of Chinese New Year as the city gears up to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and China. The festivities, organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), are expected to In Bangkok Chinese New Year is celebrated, maybe not as vigorously as in other cities worldwide, but it’s still a meaningful two days for the Thai/Chinese people. In 2024, following the lunar calendar, Chinese New Year will be celebrated from 9–11 February. The Significance of Chinese New Year in Bangkok During the Chinese New Year festivities, the Yaowarat street food scene reaches new heights, showcasing a dazzling variety of dishes that reflect the rich heritage of the Chinese community in Bangkok. From savory snacks to sweet delights, the street food in Yaowarat is a feast for the senses. In Bangkok, Thailand’s Chinatown on Yaowarat Road becomes the epicenter of Chinese New Year celebration, commemorated vibrantly by the local Chinese community. The streets are adorned with red lanterns, banners, and intricate decorations symbolizing good fortune and happiness. With all that history, you know there’s going to be a series of exciting events around Bangkok to celebrate. Here’s our roundup of some of the best things to do to celebrate this Chinese New Year in Bangkok. 1. ICONSIAM Image via ICONSIAM. Date & Time: Chinese New Year celebrations: Friday, January 24 to Sunday, February 2 The day of the Chinese New Year varies each year depending on the Chinese Lunar calendar. It generally falls in the month of January or February. What is the Chinese New Year in Thailand? Source Just like the rest of the world celebrates New Year's Day on 1st January, the Chinese New Year is calculated using a lunar calendar. It typically takes In this article, Bangkok Airways has you covered on the top 10 places to experience the Chinese New Year Festival, where you can enjoy countless performances, parades, and activities that portray the phenomenal culture of Thai Chinese. Thailand’s Top 10 Locations to Celebrate Chinese New Year 1. Yaowarat, Bangkok Photo courtesy of ASEAN Now . Thailand kicked off its grandest Chinese New Year celebration in the heart of Bangkok’s Chinatown on Yaowarat Road.. Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sports, Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, joined forces with Wu Zhiwu from the Embassy of The People’s Republic of China to officially inaugurate the festivities. 裏Yaowarat Chinese New Year 2025: A Grand Celebration of Prosperity and 50 Years of Thai-Chinese Relations! January 20, 2025 – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), led by Dr. Wantanee Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is based on the ancient Chinese Lunar Calendar and is equivalent to today’s New Year’s Eve celebrations. The Chinese Lunar Calendar was started in 2698 BC, over 4,000 years before today’s modern Georgian Calendar was developed in the 1500s. What Makes the Chinese New Year Special in Thailand? The Chinese New Year celebration in Thailand is a beautiful blend of Chinese and Thai traditions. In Bangkok, the festival comes alive in Chinatown (Yaowarat), where streets are adorned with red lanterns, and the air is filled with the aroma of delicious street food.
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