Chinese New Year 2013 in Bangkok Thailand will be the biggest celebrations in the local Chinese Community and is sure to provide visitors with a true cultural experience.
Chinese New Year Bangkok 2013 is the celebration to visit if you want to have a great time and learn about some new traditions and culture. The Chinese New Year Bangkok Celebrations in 2013 will start on Feb, 10th 2013 and will take place along the Yaowarat Road in the Samphanthawong district. The Yaowarat Road is considered the Chinatown of Bangkok which rests on an old business center stretching through the Sampheng Lane.
After you’re done with exploring Chinatown and watching the dragons parade, you can visit the Leng Noei Yee Temple on Charoen Krung Street and pay respect to the gods on New Year’s Day. Streams of dragon dancers, acrobatic dancers, dazzling fireworks and other festive activities will captivate your senses and make you remember this pinnacle of entertainment for years to come. If you really want to “blend-in” , wear something red (a shirt or a dress) and avoid using sharp objects, arguing with people, cleaning the house, cooking, doing dishes or tripping on any object. Chinese New Year Bangkok 2013 will prove to be a spectacular event.
Some History of Chinese New Year Bangkok
Chinese people have lived in Thailand for many centuries and after so many years Chinese customs and traditions have become embedded in the local Thai culture. Thailand has the largest Chinese community outside of mainland China and as such enjoys all things related to the Chinese New Year.
Many shop owners of Chinese origin decorate their shops and also often hold special promotions during Chinese New Year. New Years Eve is a time to pray to the gods and pay respect to ancestors. Generally the whole family will gather together to enjoy a true Chinese banquet. New Year’s Eve is the time to pray to the gods and pay respect to the ancestors. This is when the whole family enjoys a sumptuous Chinese banquet together at home.
source: http://www.chinesenewyearin.com/thailand/chinese-new-year-bangkok-2013/
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