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Bangkok--23 Jan--Polyplus PR
Pay respect to the God of the Green Dragon from the most respected Guangdong temple and enjoy a spectacular performance of China's No.1 acrobatic show plus stunning duo dragon dance and colorful lion show from The Chinese Opera Association 22-26 January 2020 at ICONSIAM
ICONSIAM, the icon of eternal prosperity by the Chao Phraya River, is collaborating with the Ministry of Culture, the Department of Cultural Promotion, the Chinese Opera Association, the China Cultural Center, Citibank, and AirAsia to stage for a grand Chinese New Year celebration "The ICONSIAM Eternal Prosperity Chinese New Year 2020." The event takes place between 22-26 January 2020 at ICONSIAM, Bangkok.
The God of the Green Dragon from the Green Dragon Shrine, one the most respected temple of the Guangdong province in China has exclusively been relocated to ICONSIAM for public worship for blessing and good fortune. In addition, the global tourist destination also offers lineups of spectacular performances including exciting world-acclaimed Acrobatic Show from Beijing, topped with duo Dragon Show and traditional Lion Dance that comprises of 4 types of lions from the Chinese Opera Association, all complimented by the dazzling panoramic view of the Chao Praya River.
Deputy Permanent Secretary for Culture, Yupha Taweewattanakitborvorn presided over the opening ceremony at RiverPark, ICONSIAM. Also presence were A-list celebrities such as Yada Rungwattanapak, Supinda Vangsubkana, Jarospan Svasti Na Ayudhya,Wimonlak Jongratanameteekul, Kritchaporn Homboonyasak, Kaewtawan Bhuchongkasmutta, Win Nimmanworawut, Kleddao and her daughter Pimdao Panichsamai, and Prakarn Raiva on January 22, 2020 at River Park of ICONSIAM.
To mark the Year of the Rat, the glorious river-side celebration started with an auspicious drum show called "The Rhythm of the Golden Year of Rat." The drum is believed to ward off bad luck and obstacles. Then the excitement hyped up with the roaring sound of firecracker to welcome the Dragons and Lions to the scene. The troupe from The National Acrobat of the People's Republic of China in Beijing also took the stage with awe-inspiring performances. This iconic troupe has won countless national and world awards. Celebrity actress and model Khemanit 'Pancake' Jamikorn also joined the blessing finale as the Drummer Angle to lead the lion troupe from 4 Chinese regions and the duo dragons.
Yupha Taweewattanakitborvorn, Deputy Permanent Secretary for Culture, said "Representing the Thai government, the Ministry of Culture is very pleased to together celebrate the auspicious Chinese New Year with Thai people, at the bank of Chao Phraya River. "The ICONSIAM Eternal Prosperity Chinese New Year 2020," has been completed with a great collaboration of both the government and private sectors to present a phenomenal Chinese New Year celebration, which is a very significant culture and tradition of the Chinese and Chines-Thai descendants. The celebration also plays a crucial role in enhancing Thailand's tourism, not only to the Chinese but also visitors from across the globe who visit our country during the Chinese New Year holiday. The event also marks the historic Chao Praya River as one of the world's must-visit destinations.
The longstanding relations between China and Thailand could be traced back to the reign of King Taksin the Great. For generations, trade has paved ways for the rich exchange of culture, traditions and believes. Thonburi has been a key historic area where two cultures merged. Klongsan, Tha Din Deang and the Kudeejeen community are the area dense with Chinese populations. This Chinese New Year Celebration well preserves our tradition. This year we are blessed with the arrival of the highly-respected God of the Green Dragon. In addition, there are also various Chinese cultural shows such as Chinese Opera make up and costume demonstrations and Chinese Opera mask painting that will surely impress visitors. Lastly, we wish you all happiness, prosperity, success, no obstacles or harm and may all your wishes come true in this Chinese New Year."
Pasinee Limatibul, Chairman of ICONSIAM Co., Ltd. said "ICONSIAM is pleased to take part in preserving the tradition of Chinese New Year Celebration, an important festivity of The Chinese and Chinese-Thai descendants. We are honored to co-host this event with the government, The Ministry of Culture, the Department of Cultural Promotion, the Chinese Opera Association, the China Cultural Center, Citibank, and AirAsia for a grand Chinese New Year celebration "The ICONSIAM Eternal Prosperity Chinese New Year 2020". Set under the concept "The iconic essences of the Land of the Dragon," the event will definitely be a key attraction to draw locals and international visitors to Bangkok, therefore, underlying the city as one of the world's must-visit destinations that uniquely presents "world's first" and "Thailand's first" phenomenon, all in one place.
ICONSIAM has also invited celebrated Thai fortune-teller master Katha Chinabunchorn to mark auspicious The Year of The Rat with prosperity and good fortune. He traveled to Guangdong Province in China for a special ceremony to invite The God of the Green Dragon from the Green Dragon Shrine to Bangkok, to bless Thais and tourists with best of luck and fortune. This is an auspicious and rare opportunity for Thai people to be able to pay respect to one of China's most respected God who is believed to make wishes come true whether about business, commerce, travel, prosperity, wealth and success. Visitors are also eligible to obtain Chinese talisman said to send off bad luck and bring auspiciousness, distributed free of charge at 500 pieces per day, 5 times a day at 11.00, 13.00, 15.00, 17.00 and 19.00 hrs.
Over 10 exciting acrobatic performances from The National Acrobat of the People's Republic of China in Beijing are open to the public like hoops, Black and White Fantasy, Ball Catching, Swing High Crutches and the 9th Wave. Plus a grand performance of Duo dragons and lion dances that combines traditional lions from 4 regions including Guangdong, Beijing, Hakka and Hainan. Admission is free.
SOOKSIAM at G Floor, ICONSIAM, also takes part in the celebration with "Happy Chinese Year 2020."This town of Amazing Thai Charms has exciting lineups of Chinese-related activities and performances. The town has turned into China Town with wide arrays of selective shops and stalls with more than 20-years fame. Visitors can also find selections of auspicious activities and products. "Auspicious Offering" allows visitors to pay respect to 8 Gods from MangkornKamalwat Temple. "Auspicious Delicacies" offers varieties of menus that believed to bring good luck from popular shops and stalls across China Town, TaldPlu and Thonburi, plus sets of offering to gods from 4 regions across Thailand and healthy option like bird nest. "Auspicious Consumption" presents clothing and amulets that will ward off bad luck. "Auspicious Offerings" combines sets of offerings to gods that will bring wealth and "Auspicious Performances" that includes dragon and lion dance, Chinese lantern dance and more.
ZHENG ZHAO, ASEAN's first Chinese sailing ship museum and the one any only on Chao Praya River - the historic route of the Thai naval army also welcomes visitors on board to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The over-the-water museum features an exhibition in commemoration to King Taksin the Great, the only King of the Thonburi era who has been highlyrespected by the Chinese-Thai descendants. To celebrate 250 Anniversary of Thonburi, the museum has showcased the life-size statue of King Thaksin The Great holding his sword.The public can pay respect and immerse in his astounding legacy to bring the nation together as one. The exhibition also features his biography and his excellenciesin terms of the battles, the restoration of the kingdom and the expansion of trade. The museum opens from Tuesday-Sunday, from 11.00- 20.00 hrs. at ICONSIAM Pier 5.
Be part of the grand Chinese New Year celebration at "The ICOMSIAM Eternal Prosperity Chinese New Year 2020" from Today – January 26, 2020 at Iconsiam, Chareon Nakhon Road. For further information call 1338 or visit www.iconsiam.com
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Bangkok--23 Jan--Polyplus PR
Pay respect to the God of the Green Dragon from the most respected Guangdong temple and enjoy a spectacular performance of China's No.1 acrobatic show plus stunning duo dragon dance and colorful lion show from The Chinese Opera Association 22-26 January 2020 at ICONSIAM
ICONSIAM, the icon of eternal prosperity by the Chao Phraya River, is collaborating with the Ministry of Culture, the Department of Cultural Promotion, the Chinese Opera Association, the China Cultural Center, Citibank, and AirAsia to stage for a grand Chinese New Year celebration "The ICONSIAM Eternal Prosperity Chinese New Year 2020." The event takes place between 22-26 January 2020 at ICONSIAM, Bangkok.
The God of the Green Dragon from the Green Dragon Shrine, one the most respected temple of the Guangdong province in China has exclusively been relocated to ICONSIAM for public worship for blessing and good fortune. In addition, the global tourist destination also offers lineups of spectacular performances including exciting world-acclaimed Acrobatic Show from Beijing, topped with duo Dragon Show and traditional Lion Dance that comprises of 4 types of lions from the Chinese Opera Association, all complimented by the dazzling panoramic view of the Chao Praya River.
Deputy Permanent Secretary for Culture, Yupha Taweewattanakitborvorn presided over the opening ceremony at RiverPark, ICONSIAM. Also presence were A-list celebrities such as Yada Rungwattanapak, Supinda Vangsubkana, Jarospan Svasti Na Ayudhya,Wimonlak Jongratanameteekul, Kritchaporn Homboonyasak, Kaewtawan Bhuchongkasmutta, Win Nimmanworawut, Kleddao and her daughter Pimdao Panichsamai, and Prakarn Raiva on January 22, 2020 at River Park of ICONSIAM.
To mark the Year of the Rat, the glorious river-side celebration started with an auspicious drum show called "The Rhythm of the Golden Year of Rat." The drum is believed to ward off bad luck and obstacles. Then the excitement hyped up with the roaring sound of firecracker to welcome the Dragons and Lions to the scene. The troupe from The National Acrobat of the People's Republic of China in Beijing also took the stage with awe-inspiring performances. This iconic troupe has won countless national and world awards. Celebrity actress and model Khemanit 'Pancake' Jamikorn also joined the blessing finale as the Drummer Angle to lead the lion troupe from 4 Chinese regions and the duo dragons.
Yupha Taweewattanakitborvorn, Deputy Permanent Secretary for Culture, said "Representing the Thai government, the Ministry of Culture is very pleased to together celebrate the auspicious Chinese New Year with Thai people, at the bank of Chao Phraya River. "The ICONSIAM Eternal Prosperity Chinese New Year 2020," has been completed with a great collaboration of both the government and private sectors to present a phenomenal Chinese New Year celebration, which is a very significant culture and tradition of the Chinese and Chines-Thai descendants. The celebration also plays a crucial role in enhancing Thailand's tourism, not only to the Chinese but also visitors from across the globe who visit our country during the Chinese New Year holiday. The event also marks the historic Chao Praya River as one of the world's must-visit destinations.
The longstanding relations between China and Thailand could be traced back to the reign of King Taksin the Great. For generations, trade has paved ways for the rich exchange of culture, traditions and believes. Thonburi has been a key historic area where two cultures merged. Klongsan, Tha Din Deang and the Kudeejeen community are the area dense with Chinese populations. This Chinese New Year Celebration well preserves our tradition. This year we are blessed with the arrival of the highly-respected God of the Green Dragon. In addition, there are also various Chinese cultural shows such as Chinese Opera make up and costume demonstrations and Chinese Opera mask painting that will surely impress visitors. Lastly, we wish you all happiness, prosperity, success, no obstacles or harm and may all your wishes come true in this Chinese New Year."
Pasinee Limatibul, Chairman of ICONSIAM Co., Ltd. said "ICONSIAM is pleased to take part in preserving the tradition of Chinese New Year Celebration, an important festivity of The Chinese and Chinese-Thai descendants. We are honored to co-host this event with the government, The Ministry of Culture, the Department of Cultural Promotion, the Chinese Opera Association, the China Cultural Center, Citibank, and AirAsia for a grand Chinese New Year celebration "The ICONSIAM Eternal Prosperity Chinese New Year 2020". Set under the concept "The iconic essences of the Land of the Dragon," the event will definitely be a key attraction to draw locals and international visitors to Bangkok, therefore, underlying the city as one of the world's must-visit destinations that uniquely presents "world's first" and "Thailand's first" phenomenon, all in one place.
ICONSIAM has also invited celebrated Thai fortune-teller master Katha Chinabunchorn to mark auspicious The Year of The Rat with prosperity and good fortune. He traveled to Guangdong Province in China for a special ceremony to invite The God of the Green Dragon from the Green Dragon Shrine to Bangkok, to bless Thais and tourists with best of luck and fortune. This is an auspicious and rare opportunity for Thai people to be able to pay respect to one of China's most respected God who is believed to make wishes come true whether about business, commerce, travel, prosperity, wealth and success. Visitors are also eligible to obtain Chinese talisman said to send off bad luck and bring auspiciousness, distributed free of charge at 500 pieces per day, 5 times a day at 11.00, 13.00, 15.00, 17.00 and 19.00 hrs.
Over 10 exciting acrobatic performances from The National Acrobat of the People's Republic of China in Beijing are open to the public like hoops, Black and White Fantasy, Ball Catching, Swing High Crutches and the 9th Wave. Plus a grand performance of Duo dragons and lion dances that combines traditional lions from 4 regions including Guangdong, Beijing, Hakka and Hainan. Admission is free.
SOOKSIAM at G Floor, ICONSIAM, also takes part in the celebration with "Happy Chinese Year 2020."This town of Amazing Thai Charms has exciting lineups of Chinese-related activities and performances. The town has turned into China Town with wide arrays of selective shops and stalls with more than 20-years fame. Visitors can also find selections of auspicious activities and products. "Auspicious Offering" allows visitors to pay respect to 8 Gods from MangkornKamalwat Temple. "Auspicious Delicacies" offers varieties of menus that believed to bring good luck from popular shops and stalls across China Town, TaldPlu and Thonburi, plus sets of offering to gods from 4 regions across Thailand and healthy option like bird nest. "Auspicious Consumption" presents clothing and amulets that will ward off bad luck. "Auspicious Offerings" combines sets of offerings to gods that will bring wealth and "Auspicious Performances" that includes dragon and lion dance, Chinese lantern dance and more.
ZHENG ZHAO, ASEAN's first Chinese sailing ship museum and the one any only on Chao Praya River - the historic route of the Thai naval army also welcomes visitors on board to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The over-the-water museum features an exhibition in commemoration to King Taksin the Great, the only King of the Thonburi era who has been highlyrespected by the Chinese-Thai descendants. To celebrate 250 Anniversary of Thonburi, the museum has showcased the life-size statue of King Thaksin The Great holding his sword.The public can pay respect and immerse in his astounding legacy to bring the nation together as one. The exhibition also features his biography and his excellenciesin terms of the battles, the restoration of the kingdom and the expansion of trade. The museum opens from Tuesday-Sunday, from 11.00- 20.00 hrs. at ICONSIAM Pier 5.
Be part of the grand Chinese New Year celebration at "The ICOMSIAM Eternal Prosperity Chinese New Year 2020" from Today – January 26, 2020 at Iconsiam, Chareon Nakhon Road. For further information call 1338 or visit www.iconsiam.com
