ภาษาไทยThailand Tourism Festival 2018 in Lumpini Park from 17-21 January
By Richard Barrow for Thai Travel News and Events on 2 January 2018,
The popular Thailand Tourism Festival (TTF) will be returning to Lumpini Park in Bangkok from 17 to 21 January 2018. It is set to highlight key outstanding landmarks, cultural heritages, and the best products from five major regions – North, South, East, Central, and Northeast – across the country. During the five-day festival, local and international visitors will have the chance to immerse themselves in Thainess or the Thai way of life through watching and taking part in various activities available at the five uniquely-designed Thailand tourism villages.
The Central Region – Visiting the Central Region in a Variety of Styles: There will be displays of Thai-style communal houses and villages as well as floating markets, village stalls and cultural performances that portray some of this region’s ancient folk wisdom. There will also be presentations that enable visitors to learn about the region’s 19 provinces while a number of folk performances will be performed at the zone’s dedicated stage.
The North – Celebrated Cultural Treasures and Abundant Natural Beauty: This zone will feature a traditional northern Thai village life through demonstrations of local arts and crafts techniques; such as, cloth weaving and silverware making, all of which make northern Thailand a very unique region that is rich in cultural and natural heritage. There will also be a range of cultural performances to enjoy and the chance to experience shopping in a charming northern Thai-style market.
The Northeast – The Land of Ancient Civilisation: A replica of the sacred Phra That Phanom will be the landmark for this zone, where visitors will be mesmerised by unique cultural treasures and outstanding local wisdom that are seen in the indigenous architecture of the buildings and the rich element of the festivals. There will also be a range of demonstrations of the region’s unique arts and crafts, as well as a host of cultural performances.
The East – The Colours of the East: This is a showcase of the East-Meets-West way of life in this region, which has seen a rise of modern-world attractions in recent years. Hence, the zone will be presented with a replica of “Mimosa Pattaya: The City of Love” tourist attraction, and will be highlighting several other tourist sites; such as, the Art in Paradise – 3D art museum, the Teddy Bear Museum and the Bottle Art Museum. There will also bea range of stage performances, demonstrations of local arts and crafts, and displays of local fruits and food unique to the region.
The South – The Sea of Natural and Cultural Heritage: In depicting the region’s crystal-clear sea, lush forests and unique blend of people and cultures, a replica of a southern Thai-style house will take the centre stage in showcasing the ancient folk wisdom. The zone will be featuring sacred festivals unique to the region, including Chak Phra, or the hauling of the Buddha image, as well as a wide variety of folk performances and local arts and crafts.
At the main stage, visitors are also invited to enjoy daily traditional and contemporary performances, including some rare Thai folk dance traditions. Highlights include the Khon Thai masked dance, a Thai martial art show, Thai puppet show, traditional Thai gag shows, as well as concerts and music performances from well-known singers and famous bands. In addition, there will be a daily “Discover Thainess” parade taking place within the park.
The event is open daily from 12pm to 10pm. Entry is free. Nearest skyrtain is BTS Sala Daeng and nearest subway is MRT Lumpini and MRT Silom. I will update this page as soon as I get more information. Also follow me on Twitter @RichardBarrow for latest information.