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1/24/2009 - 1/26/2009Chinese New Year
Chiang Mai,
Thailand
The Chinese New Year is the biggest celebration in Asia and is celebrated by Chinese communities throughout the world. It's traditionally a time for family, friends and loved ones to see one another, exchange gifts and share a big, extravagant meal. Celebrations in the mountain town of Chiang Mai in northern Thailand include a public parade with colourful lion and dragon dances, parties and a large fireworks spectacle. The Chinese New Year also celebrates the imminent arrival of spring and this is the time for new starts so it is traditional to settle old debts and set children off to a good start to the year with gifts of money given in small red envelopes
Themes:
Religion
, Culture
, Spectacle
, Entertainment
, Food & Drink
, Dance
, Music
Hours: Various
Cost: Free
Where: Various venues in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Contact Information:
Tourism Authority of Thailand Northern Office
105/1 Chiang Mai-Lamphun Road
Amphoe Mueang
Chiang Mai
50000
Thailand
Telephone: +66 53 248 604.
Email: tatchmai@tat.or.th
Website: www.tourismthailand.org
