Thailand Events and Festivals

2/07/2008 - 2/09/2008Chinese New Year

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. The Chinese New Year celebrations in Bangkok are amongst the biggest anywhere in the country with the main hub for the events being in the city's bustling Chinatown area along Yaowarat Road. This is a great time of the year to visit this exciting city when the streets are filled with the sights, sounds and smells of the food market and the constant bang of firecrackers keeps visitors on their toes. Other events include traditional lion and dragon dances, cultural exhibitions and a large fireworks display. 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