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Chinese New Year in Chinatown - Thailand
Chinese New Year in Chinatown
Information about Chinese New Year in Chinatown
Thailand has one of the largest chinese communities in the world, so it is natural that the Chinese New Year is celebrated in the country. The biggest celebration will take place in Bangkok in Chinatown (around Yaowarat Road) with the dragon parade and the lion dances and the firecrackers to ward off the Nian snake demon that ravaged villages in ancient China. You will also have lanterns, Chinese cultural shows, street stalls selling food ...Next dates : Date pas encore connue
Location : Bangkok
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The best festivals in Thailand
With a lot of traditions, festivals in Thailand are numerous and some are worldwide famous. Loy Krathong sometimes also called the Festival of Lights is held in November and was elected second best festival in the world. It must be said that this is the most photogenic festival in Thailand.
Public holidays in Thailand
The main events of the Buddhist calendar but also the anniversaries of the King and Queen of Thailand and other days related to the History of the country are holidays in Thailand. If banks and administrations are generally closed those days, transport, shops and restaurants operate normally.
