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Vijit Chao Phraya - Bangkok Illuminations - Thailand
Vijit Chao Phraya - Bangkok Illuminations
Information about Vijit Chao Phraya - Bangkok Illuminations
This event launched in 2023 offers many performances along the Chao Phraya River usually in December or November. The festival will highlight historic temples and prestigious monuments, which will be magnified by light shows, offering spectators a striking and memorable view. The Vijit Chao Phraya promises to capture the essence of Bangkok's cultural heritage, offering a magical panorama for all those who wish to discover the city differently. In 2023, there were shows at 7 locations:
- Rama 8 Bridge, rendezvous with a 3D laser show with light and sound
- Santichaiprakan Park: cultural show Miracle of Thailand
- Wat Arun: Sound and Light show and series of cultural performances Telling the legend of the Giant of Wat Chaeng Thep Sathit'. Wichit Khu Song Fang Chao Phraya
- Wichai Prasit Fort: 3D Projection Mapping show and the water curtain with light and sound.
- Phra Phuttha Yot Fa Bridge: Illumination show with light and sound
- River City Bangkok: Projection Mapping show with sound and light
- ICONSIAM: Sound and Light show
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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.
