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242nd Rattanakosin Anniversary Event Featuring Grand Palace and Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram Light Shows

The government organized the event “Under the 242nd Rattanakosin Anniversary of His Majesty the King” inviting people to remember the royal grace of His Majesty the King of the Chakri Dynasty. Ready to see the light activities in the area around Rattanakosin Island. From 19 to 25 April 2024

The highlight is also the switching on of the lights of the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram until 11pm for the general public to admire and take photos of the beauty of the surrounding area. Held between 21 and 25 April 2024.

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Ministry of Culture Collaborate with public bodies, private organizations and cultural networks. Organization of an event under the royal auspices for the 242nd anniversary of Rattanakosin Between 19 and 25 April 2024 at Wat Prayurawongsawas Worawihan. National Museum, Bangkok, National Theater Contemporary Art Gallery Ratchadamnoen and the area around Rattanakosin Island, Bangkok, in remembrance of the grace and honor of His Majesty King Buddha Yodfa Chulalok the Great. and all the Thai kings of the Chakri Dynasty so that children, youth and the public can learn about the history of the founding of Rattanakosin. Including the promotion of artistic and cultural heritage tourism and cultural capital which can continue to create further economic value. Create jobs and generate income for people and communities.

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For the event under the royal patronage of the 242nd anniversary of Rattanakosin Organize activities in 2 areas:

1. Bangkok National Museum and the National Theatre

  • Exhibition of royal portraits and royal portraits of the kings of Chakri dynasty
  • Light show in the garden in honor of His Majesty the King
  • Visit to the National Museum Bangkok at night (Night Museum)
  • Performing arts and culture, such as the Khon performance of the Ramayana, during the reign of Rama Racha Suriyawong.
  • cultural performance
  • Playing and singing international music
  • Likay performance: Heroes of Siam
  • Performance of the “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Nora”
  • Lamtad performance
  • singing songs (Artist Anan Mikethongkam)
  • Amazing face-changing opera show, magic, magic, performance before the curtain.

Additionally, there will be Thai and international music and a retro street market on each day of the event. Rattanakosin offers a real food demonstration and 1 province 1 menu, honoring local food. Thai Cultural Produce Market (CPOT) at the National Museum, Bangkok and Thai and Local Food Market at the National Theatre.

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As well as allowing the public to visit museums around Rattanakosin Island, such as the City Hall Museum. police museum and Parusakawan Palace Pananurak Numismatic Museum and Siam Museum It is free and without any cost.

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2. Ratchadamnoen Contemporary Art Gallery

  • Academic discussion activity on “Bangkok in memory: examining Wat Wiang Wang through photography and film” and “If you don’t record it…you can’t imagine it”.
  • Activities that promote morality from the virtual world extend to the real world.
  • Contemporary music show
  • contemporary magic show
  • Show Songkran and water festival in ASEAN

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There are also temple activities for community development. Pay homage and receive the blessings of yesterday. Assorted foods in Kadi Chin-Khlong San area A worship and blessing activity will be held from 19 to 23 April 2024 at Wat Prayurawongsawas Worawihan, Bangkok. Improve good luck cultural performance Cultural tourism activity “Cycling to visit temples at night” Three religious food competition Demonstration of food wisdom and sale of cultural products For further information, call the cultural toll-free number 1765.

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Reference: Public Relations Department

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