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TAT to celebrate Chinese New Year 2017 with a touch of Thainess at Bangkok’s Lumphini Park

All of the activities for the Chinese New Year are expected to attract 825,000 international visitors to Thailand and generate 19.1 billion Baht (US$530 million) in revenue for the Thai economy.

BANGKOK – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is preparing to celebrate the Chinese New Year 2017 with a touch of Thainess, as part of this year’s Thailand Tourism Festival(TTF) at Bangkok’s Lumphini Park from 25-29 January. TAT is also extending support to major destinations nationwide in their preparations to mark the New Year of the Rooster during 21 January – 5 February. All of these activities are expected to attract 825,000 international visitors to Thailand and generate 19.1 billion Baht (US$530 million) in revenue for the Thai economy.

TAT has announced details of the preparations to celebrate the Chinese New Year 2017 with a touch of Thainess during a press conference, which also joined by Mr. Chen Jiang, Culture Counselor, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Thailand.


Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn (middle), TAT Governor, and Mr. Chen Jiang (right), Culture Counselor, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Thailand jointly announce the preparations for the Chinese New Year 2017 celebrations in Thailand

Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, TAT Governor said, “Thailand is known as the host of the biggest celebration of the Lunar New Year outside of the People’s Republic of China, and is one of only five countries in the world that the Chinese government would send their high-ranking officials to attend the festival. 2017 also marks the 42nd year of Sino-Thai diplomatic relations as well as the 13th anniversary of cooperation between TAT and the Chinese Ministry of Culture in co-hosting the Chinese New Year celebrations here. By putting in a touch of Thainess, we want to ensure that Thailand’s celebrations to mark the Chinese New Year 2017 will be unique and memorable for local and international tourists.”

During the five-day TTF 2017, TAT has dedicated Zone 8 – of the total 10 zones – as a Chinatown to celebrate the Chinese New Year 2017 with the best of the best from major Chinese communities across the nation. Local and international tourists visiting this re-creation of Thailand’s Chinatown can pay respect to Chinese gods, learn about the different Sino-Thai traditions of the various Chinese communities, have their fortune read by famous Thai fortune-tellers, and taste famous Chinese dishes from different regions, while enjoying the spectacular lightings and decorations as well as fun games and lucky draws.

As usual, the Ministry of Culture, the People’s Republic of China has again prepared special cultural shows from famous troupes and more than 100 performers as part of the wishes for the Year of the Rooster for the people of Thailand, including dance, musical, Kungfu, and acrobatic performances and puppet shows. Visitors will also have the chance to taste authentic Chinese dishes and desserts cooked by 20 famous chefs from Beijing.


Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, TAT Governor

 
 

Photo caption: Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn (middle), TAT Governor, and Mr. Chen Jiang, Culture Counselor, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Thailand, as well as TAT executives at the press conference to announce the preparations for the Chinese New Year 2017.

 

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