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Chinese New Year celebrations - Thailand
Chinese New Year celebrations
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Location: Chiang Mai
TAT Chiang Mai Office - Tel: 053 248 604
Information about Chinese New Year celebrations
The celebrations are usually concentrated over 3 days with a parade with lion dances that starts from Thaphae Gate and joins the Warorot market. There is stage next to the market with traditional dance and theater performances. While the street along is filled with food stalls.
Don't miss: the dragon dance and parade at night!
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The best festivals in Thailand
Thailand is rich in traditions and has many festivals, some of which are famous worldwide. Loy Krathong, sometimes called the Festival of Lights, takes place in November and was voted the second-best festival in the world. It is undoubtedly the most photogenic festival in Thailand.
Public holidays in Thailand
The main dates of the Buddhist calendar, the birthdays of the King and Queen and other days linked to the country's history are public holidays in Thailand. Banks and government offices are usually closed on those days, but transport, shops and restaurants operate normally.
