Our Guest Can Celebrate Loy Krathong Festival While Staying at Centre Point Hotel Silom Bangkok from 1st till 6th November 2014
Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November.Read More About the Thai Festival ‘Loy Krathong’
It’s time to explore the legacy and heritage of Bangkok’s River of Culture. Experience for the very first time the cultural extravaganza of the River Festival 2014 along the historically rich Chao Phraya River from the Rama VIII Bridge to Asiatique the Riverfront. Offering something for everyone, the festival is packed with fun activities from a Loy Krathong festival to a host of delightful performances by the River of Culture. Travel back in time and experience art and traditions of the bygone days which are still instilled within the riverside communities and enjoy a rare night-time visit to the temples which were declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
The main locations for the River Festival are as follows:
At Bangkok’s shopping landmark, Asiatique The Riverfront, activities will include the Loy Krathong ceremony and workshop of krathong-making, demonstrations of vintage fireworks display for religious beliefs, and the making of Pla ta pian or Thai-syle wind mobiles in the shape of a carp. A replica of the Rub Rua (receiving lotus) ceremony which is a ritual unique to Samut Prakan will be held for blessing reason. On the event’s grounds, there will be an area allocated for vintage photo-taking opportunity while the main East Asiatique stage will showcase the light-and-sound presentation portraying the story of trade and relations between Siam – the former name of Thailand – and international communities. In addition, there will be a range of Thai cultural performances as well as the competition of Muay Talay or “Sea Boxing”, another version of Thai Boxing.
At Wat Phra Chetuphon or the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) and Nakrapirom Park, religious and fun-filled Thai culture activities will include a ritual to pay respect to the Reclining Buddha; the ‘Chong Prieang” tradition to pay respect to the sacred relic of Buddha in the Dawadung realm of heaven; an exhibition of vintage photographs and a dance created based on the stone sculpture of hermit in a posture of self-massage founded on the temple’s grounds. There will be classic Thai plays at the Prince Theatre, built based on the royal playhouse during the reign of King Rama V the Great, and a community fair selling local arts and crafts.
At Wat Arun Ratchawararam or the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun), religious and fun-filled Thai culture activities will include a ritual to pay respect to Buddha image which represents the birthday or respective day of the week. On the temple’s grounds, there will be classic Thai plays at specially-built vintage-style stage, an outdoor cinema showing old Thai films with simultaneous narrators, an exhibition of Ban Chang Lor – a community renowned for its casting of Buddha images and an exhibition of vintage photographs. In addition, there will be a replica of old market selling authentic Thai dishes that are rare nowadays by the community residing behind the temple. The people of Trok Matoom (Soi Arun Amarin 23) will also be holding a fair, selling a range of delectable snack made from bael fruit.
At Wat Kalayanamitr (Wat Kalaya), the festival offers one of the rare chances to marvel at the temple’s magnificent statuary and architecture at night, including a tower that contains the largest bronze bell in Thailand. Other highlights include a Chinese opera show and a community fair selling local arts and crafts.
At Wat Prayurawongsawas (Wat Prayoon), religious and fun-filled Thai culture activities will include a ceremony to pay respect to the Phra Borommathat Maha Chedi. On the temple’s grounds, there will be an area allocated for vintage photo-taking opportunity, an exhibition of old communities surrounding the temple, and an exhibition of vintage photograhs. The Kudijeen Community will be holding a fair, selling a range of fusion Thai dishes influenced by foreign cultures in the old days. Additional highlight is the performance of the “Khun In” band, a Thai orchestra consisting of five groups of wood and percussion instruments.
As these venues are on both sides of the river, there will be free shuttle boats operating throughout the event.
Route 1: Yodpiman Pier > Tha Tien Pier > Wat Arun Pier > Wat Kalya Pier > Wat Prayoon Pier
The boat will depart every 15 minutes from Yodpiman Pier and then all stops will be for 20 minutes. From 1-5 November the boats will operate from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. On 6 November, which is Loy Krathong, the boats will run until 11 p.m.
Route 2: Asiatique Pier > Yodpiman Pier / Yodpiman Pier > Asiatique Pier
The boat will depart every 15 minutes from Yodpiman Pier and Asiatique Pier and then all stops will be for 25 minutes. From 1-5 November the boats will op
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