Bangkok gets set for Chinese New Year
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Dig out your red clothes, hang up paper lanterns and pick up some firecrackers — Chinese New Year is returning to Bangkok.
The biggest celebrations will take place on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Chinatown, with cultural displays, dance and musical performances to usher in the Year of the Monkey.
Kicking off on Feb. 7, the Chinatown festivities will also feature lantern decorations, dragon parades and lion dances, street stalls selling Chinese cuisine and souvenirs, and entertainment from famous artists, including troupes and performers from China.
Visanu Jaroensilp, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) deputy governor for Tourism Products and Business said: “Thailand’s celebrations to mark the 2016 Chinese New Year will be even more special, as this is a significant year for the country.
“This year marks the 41st year of Sino-Thai diplomatic relations, and the 12th anniversary of cooperation between TAT and the Chinese Ministry of Culture in co-hosting the Chinese New Year celebrations in Thailand.”
TAT estimates a boost in tourism revenue from the celebrations, with about 1.01 million international tourists are expected to visit from Feb. 6-14.
Of those vistorss, an estimated 476,000 are expected to come from countries with Chinese communities including China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia.
For more details on Chinese New Year celebrations throughout the country, visit the TAT website.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific area of Bangkok will host the primary Chinese New Year celebrations?
Which specific area of Bangkok will host the primary Chinese New Year celebrations?
The biggest celebrations for Chinese New Year in Bangkok will take place on Yaowarat Road, located in the heart of Chinatown. This area will feature various cultural displays and performances.
Q.What is the expected number of international tourists visiting during the celebration period?
What is the expected number of international tourists visiting during the celebration period?
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) estimates that around 1.01 million international tourists are expected to visit from 6th to 14th February. This influx is anticipated to boost tourism revenue.
Q.How many of the expected international visitors are forecast to be from countries with large Chinese communities?
How many of the expected international visitors are forecast to be from countries with large Chinese communities?
Of the 1.01 million international tourists expected, an estimated 476,000 visitors are forecast to come from countries with significant Chinese communities. These include China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia.
Q.What significant anniversaries are being marked alongside the 2016 Chinese New Year celebrations?
What significant anniversaries are being marked alongside the 2016 Chinese New Year celebrations?
This year's celebrations are particularly special as they mark the 41st year of Sino-Thai diplomatic relations. Also, it is the 12th anniversary of cooperation between TAT and the Chinese Ministry of Culture in co-hosting the events.
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