#thailand festival

[scarefox]

Was at the yearly Thailand Festival in my city again :)

It was nice~ Bit too many people squeezed together this time. And everything expensive af. But it's a nice chance to try some Thai food and sweets while listening to some Thai music.

Tho it's very on the traditional side. They sell a lot of herbs, food ingredients, meds, buddhism stuff (there was even a monk you could donate to) some clothes and cheap kids toys, bit knick-knack. Nothing for me to buy but I am mainly there for the street food and vibes.

The main band was amazing. A rock band, last year was just folk and classic thai pop. But they also played mainly classic thai pop between their rock songs. Some I did know from our favs tiktok trends. lol. Not the ones I hoped for but I guess the sugar daddy song and Hit Me Up are not suitable for a family event.

That little dance group in front of the stage, during the third song, slayed the whole time 😎

No idea what the name of the band is. For some reason they only have photos of them on the event page but not their names or socials .-.

[sonasiaholiday]

Thailand Events & Festivals, February 2023

February is a wonderful time of the year to be visiting Thailand, with the cooler climate making travelling around even more enjoyable. Flowers and foliage are in bloom in the north of Thailand, popular places like Phuket and Krabi are as amazing as ever, and there are fantastic festivals and events to experience.

Here are some of the key events and occasions to visit during February:

📌𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐭𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐚

February, 2023, Nong Han Kum Pavapi, Udon Thani

Each year from November through February, millions of pink water lillies bloom on Nong Han Lake in what’s known as the ‘Red Lotus Sea’ or Talay Bua Daeng. The best time to see this is from around 06.00-11.00 Hrs. before the flowers close up, and boats can be hired to take visitors out on trips usually 45-90 minutes in duration.

📌𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐮𝐚𝐲𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑

2-6 February, 2023, Rajabhat Park, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan

This exciting event will showcase the world-class Thai martial art form of Muay Thai, and coincides with the annual National Muay Thai Day on 6 February. The programme includes a Wai Kru ceremony with 5,000 participants to set a new Guinness World Record, Muay Thai exhibition, Muay Thai industry promotional activities, and sales of merchandise and local cuisine to enjoy.

📌𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐢 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑

3-5 February, 2023, Nong Buak Hat Public Park, Chiang Mai

A popular event for locals and tourists from around the world, this festival is a magnificent occasion full of floral and agricultural beauty and takes place while many local flower species are in bloom during the cooler season. The programme includes a delightful street parade of beautifully decorated flower floats, grand stage show, Queen of the Chiang Mai Flower Festival 2023 contest, sales of flowers, plants, seeds and other items, and of course, flowers everywhere.

📌𝐒𝐮𝐤𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐢 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 & 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑

4 February,2023, Wat Sra Sri, Sukhothai Historical Park, Sukhothai

This much-anticipated annual event highlights the history and prosperity of the Sukhothai Kingdom, an ancient Thai capital, as a source of national heritage. This year presents a total of 7 shows, which are scheduled on every first Saturday of the month, on 4 February, 4 March, 1 April, 6 May, 3 June, 1 July, and 5 August. The show starts at 19.30 Hrs.

📌𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐨𝐤 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑

4-12 February, 2023, 9 Districts in Bangkok

This the sixth edition of the Bangkok Design Week is being held under the theme “urban’NICE’zation” and features over 530 online and offline activities spread throughout the nine districts of Charoenkrung – Talad Noi, Yaowarat, Samyan – Siam, Ari – Pradipat, Phra Nakhon / Pak Khlong Talat / Nang Loeng, Wongwian Yai – Talat Phlu / Khlong San, Bang Pho, Phrom Phong, and Kaset. The programme includes showcases and exhibitions, talks and workshops, musical performances, movie screenings, and performing art.

📌𝐇𝐮𝐚 𝐇𝐢𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐠𝐚 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑

4, 11, 18 and 25 February, 2023, Khao Takiab Beach in front of Verson Hotel, Hua Hin

Health enthusiast, yoga lovers, and anyone interested are invited to join a blissful yoga experience from top yoga gurus with over 10-year experience. Participants are advised to bring their own yoga mat and wear flexible and comfortable outfit. The is event is free of charge, but registration is required at https://eform.tourismthailand.org/public/hua-hin-yoga-festival-2023 .

📌𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 #𝟑𝟎

5, 12 and 19 February, 2023, from 17.30 Hrs., Sala Bhirombhakdi, Lumpini Park, Bangkok

Organised by the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Foundation and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), this latest edition of the much-loved Concert in the Park series promises relaxing evenings of music in a delightful park setting. Along with guest soloists and vocalists, the programme features a mix of light-classical music, Thai and Western pop classics, famous movie soundtracks, Broadway numbers, and Thai traditional tunes.

📌𝐔𝐧𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑

9-10 February, 2023, Alexa Beach Club, Pattaya, Chon Buri

In its fourth edition, the UnKonscious Beach Festival 2023 comprises a pool party in the afternoon (12.00-16.00 Hrs.) and a beach party from evening into the late night (16.00-24.00 Hrs.). The event is hosted by an impressive line-up of renowned international DJs. For more information, visit: https://www.unkonsciousfestival.com/, or Facebook: unkonsciousfestival.

📌𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐢 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑

10-19 February, 2023, King Narai’s Palace, Muang District, Lop Buri

This fascinating cultural event will include an historical procession, worship dance, the ‘Narai Naruemit’ garden beautifully presented with light decorations and characters of mythical creatures, showcase of the ancient Thai traditional medicine dated some 300 years ago, the changing of the royal guard, and money folk theatre. There are numerous other activities for visitors to enjoy, such as, human chess, an ancient-style market, cultural courtyard, cultural performance, and local food, as well as OTOP products on sale.

📌𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐦𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐦: 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑

11 February in Udon Thani, and 14 February in Khon Kaen

The Biggles Big Band, a 25-piece jazz orchestra from Amsterdam, will be performing at the ‘Udon Thani International JAZZ @the museum’ on 11 February, from 18.00 Hrs. at Udon Thani Museum. They will be performing at the Khon Kaen International Jazz Festival 2023, on 14 February, from 17.30 – 22.00 Hrs. at the Treasury Museum, Khon Kaen. Admission to both event is free. Performances at Udon Thani and Khon Kaen is part of the band’s Thailand Tour 2023, scheduled during 9-24 February, in Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, Udon Thani, Khon Kaen, Ubon Ratchathani, Phuket and Hua Hin.

📌𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭-𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲

14 February, 2023, Surin Public Park, Surin

One of the most unique Siamese ways to get married, this sacred ceremony known as the “Sut Tae” ritual will see the local people (known as Kuai) help couples wed in the traditional style. The grooms, clad in Thai silk, ride a majestic elephant with great pomp to greet their brides-to-be who join them atop their gigantic steed. A parade takes place as special ceremonies are performed to ensure a long and happy union. The marriage registration formalities take place while the couples are on the elephants.

📌𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 & 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐢

18 February, 2023, Phimai Historical Park, 16.00-20.00 Hrs., Nakhon Ratchasima

This colourful event celebrates the culture and heritage of Phimai, a prominent town during the time of the Khmer Empire. The programme includes guided tours around Phimai Historical Park – home to the largest stone Khmer temple in Thailand, traditional welcoming and blessing ceremonies, Isan (Northeast Thailand) folk music performances, and ‘ancient market’ style shops selling local food.

Source: tatnews.org

[vestaignis]

Магия света фестиваля Йи Пэн.

Йи Пенг (или Йи Пенг, фестиваль фонарей в Чиангмае) - это еще один фестиваль света, отмечаемый в северной части Таиланда наряду с Лой Кратонг. Это ланна-фестиваль с самым большим праздником, проходящим в Чиангмае, древней столице бывшего королевства Ланна.

Основное событие - выпуск множества небесных фонарей, украшенных огнями, которые ‘плывут’ в небе. На самом деле, небесные фонари на тайском языке называются "ком лои", что означает "плавающие фонари". Ком лои изготавливаются из рисовой бумаги, натянутой на бамбуковую раму, к которой прикреплена свеча. Горячий воздух от свечи удерживается внутри и поднимает фонарь с земли. Однако, так как фонари могут быть опасны, на ком лои накладываются все больше и больше государственных ограничений.

На протяжении веков Йи Пэн не только символизировал конец сезона дождей и начало прохладного сезона, но и отражал принципы буддистской культуры. По традиции запуск фонарика означает избавление от тьмы и движение к свету — напоминание, что каждый из нас может начать новую главу, оставив за спиной трудности

Во время фестиваля можно увидеть различные виды фонарей: дома и храмы украшаются ком фай (бумажные фонари); ком туе - это фонари на палке; ком париват - это вращающиеся фонари, установленные в храмах.

The Magic of Lights at the Yi Peng Festival.

Yi Peng (or Yi Peng, Chiang Mai Lantern Festival) is another festival of lights celebrated in northern Thailand along with Loy Krathong. It is a Lanna festival with the largest celebration taking place in Chiang Mai, the ancient capital of the former Lanna Kingdom.

The main event is the release of many sky lanterns decorated with lights that ‘float’ in the sky. In fact, sky lanterns are called ‘kom loi’ in Thai, meaning ‘floating lanterns’. Kom loi are made from rice paper stretched over a bamboo frame with a candle attached to it. The hot air from the candle is trapped inside and lifts the lantern off the ground. However, because the lanterns can be dangerous, there are more and more government restrictions on kom loi.

For centuries, Yi Peng has not only symbolized the end of the rainy season and the beginning of the cool season, but also reflected the principles of Buddhist culture. Traditionally, releasing a lantern signifies getting rid of the darkness and moving towards the light - a reminder that each of us can start a new chapter, leaving behind difficulties

During the festival, you can see different types of lanterns: houses and temples are decorated with kom fai (paper lanterns); kom tue are lanterns on a stick; kom pariwat are rotating lanterns installed in temples.

Источник:/t.me/roundtravel, /www.tripadvisor.ru/Attraction_Review-g293917-d8820428-Reviews-Yi_Peng_and_Loy_Krathong_ Lantern _Festival-Chiang_Mai.html, /fanclubthailand.co.uk/yi-peng-lantern-festival-chiang-mai-north-thailand/, /yipenglanternfestival.in.th, //dzen.ru/a/Zy3Q9rhhnHkGJ2pn, /life-thai.com/noch-nebesny-h-fonarikov-v-chiang-mae/, //www.phuketferry.com/ru/yi-peng-lantern-festival.html.

[mysterygrl20]

hey BigPark, is there something you wanna tell us?

[melodramaticwanderlust]

📍Chiangmai CAD Khomloy Sky Lantern Festival, Thailand

from thailand_adel on tiktok

[not-your-asian-fantasy]

People perform a traditional dance during the opening ceremony of the Thingyan Water Festival in Yangon, Myanmar, 13 April 2024. The annual water festival, known as Thingyan in Myanmar, sees people gathering to celebrate by splashing water and throwing powder at each other as a symbol of cleansing and washing away the sins from the past year. The festival marks the start of the traditional New Year and is similarly celebrated in countries such as Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia.

Mizzima Myanmar News

[orangecatty-shiningnikki]

【 Shining Nikki TW+CN 】 Happy New Year 2023

【 Shining Nikki TW+CN 】 Happy New Year 2023

Golden carved coiled dragons, gold brocade... copper pot-shaped portable incense burner?

Gu~ I suddenly feel a little hungry !

Suit Display :: Thousands of Turns in the Clouds (盤雲千轉)

Collection :: Festive Celebration (Happy New Year 2023)

Designer :: Yueniang (月娘)

Rarity :: SR

Attribute :: Cool

Date :: 19/12/2023—03/01/2024

Type :: Welfare

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[thepastisalreadywritten]

📍: Balloon Festival in Nonthaburi, Thailand

15-17 November 2024

[mothmiso]

Bird Singing Contest (2) (3) (4) (5) by Sakulchai Sikitikul

Via Flickr:

(1) Birdcages are surprisingly expensive. (2) The contest has several categories. Prize money will not matter as much pride.     

[veganfoodie]

My favorite eats in Thailand! I love the food omggg 😋

Happy lantern festival everyone! I enjoyed celebrating!

Ps. To everyone wondering where is the Thai food lol

I also want to mention I ate traditional Khao Soi too

I just didn’t take any pictures as I ate it quickly 😂

[asiansexyguy]

Thailand Ethnic Costume

[julielilac]

Build Jakapan at the Silk Festival 2024

[fotos-art]

Yi Peng Lantern Festival, Chiang Mai, Thailand

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As dusk falls, Chiang Mai, Thailand’s second-largest city, will be filled with light and magic for the splendid Yi Peng Festival. This deeply symbolic festival represents the act of letting go of negativity and opening up to new beginnings, and is celebrated during the full moon of the second month of the ancient Lanna calendar. It highlights the release of the “khom loi”, the iconic floating paper lanterns that, as they rise, transform the night sky into an ocean of golden lights. In addition, the streets are decked out in vibrant parades, traditional dances and exquisite festive decorations, creating a truly unique atmosphere.

[kizaba]

KIZABA Travelling to performing in Taïwan 😎🎼 ta World Music Festival Taïwan

[elinerlina2]

Lantern Festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand

[littly-starry-andy]

Credit to the original post

25 days of agere moodboard

Day 15: Moodboard Based On The Current Month!: It's April! In Thailand, we celebrate our version of new year called "Songkran" when we can play with water! water gun! sometime with pool too because this month is so hot!