Bangkok, Loy Krathong Festival Bangkok It has officially begun. By the Minister of Tourism and Sports presided over the opening ceremony Creating Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem, arranging lights and creating color, hoping to attract foreign tourists to join in admiring Thai traditions and culture.
Last time 6:00 p.m. Miss Sudawan Wang Suphakit Koson Minister of Tourism and Sports presided over the opening of the Colors of the River event Loy Krathong Festival Around Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem, Hua Lamphong area, to reflect the value of the Loy Krathong tradition according to the Thai way. Under the concept of Moonlight Reflection Loi Krathong Along the Canal, there will be colorful creations on the water with the highlight of 5 unique areas from Chiang Mai, Sukhothai, Tak, Samut Songkhram and Roi Et, hoping to generate 1,215 million baht in income for Bangkok during the festival. Loy Kratong Festival Between 24-28 November 2023
with Mr. Apichai Chatchalermkit, Deputy Governor for Tourism Products and Business Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), senior government officials Diplomatic corps from various countries and people in the area Participate heavily
The Minister of Tourism and Sports said that the government has a continuous policy to promote Thai soft power and creative industries to be known around the world. The goal is to make Thailand the leader in festivals in the world. When talking about festivals, Thailand must be thought of. They have started organizing such activities under the Thailand Winner Festival or the Colors of the Water Festival. Loy Krathong Festival 2023 uses Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem, Hua Lamphong area, as the event venue. Each year, Thailand’s Loy Krathong Festival attracts tourists from around the world. to admire a lot of Thai culture It is expected that this year there will be approximately 300,000 foreign tourists interested, generating more than 1,200 million baht in income for Bangkokians.
For colorful water activities Loy Krathong Festival 2023 at Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem An atmosphere of happiness is created. Emphasizing the beauty of the Thai way Ready to promote tourism The canal route in the capital has come back to life again. There is a colorful decoration around Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem on the night of the full moon. The highlight is the Lighting ILLUmination Show through a lighted krathong. which is a symbol of the traditional festival of 5 identity areas, including Lanna foam, a symbol of the Yi Peng tradition Chiang Mai Province, palm leaf krathong, a symbol of the tradition of burning candles and playing with fire. Sukhothai Province, Krathongs from coconut shells Symbol of the Loi Krathong Sai tradition, flowing 1,000 lanterns, Tak Province, banana peel krathong, symbol of the Loi Krathong Sai tradition, banana peel. Samut Songkhram Province and a rice bowl which is a symbol of the tradition of Somma Nam Kuen Pen Saeng Prathip, Roi Et Province Including cultural activities and demonstration of royal cooking Going back in time to the Rattanakosin period.
Source: Thai News Agency
