Thailand will celebrate Chinese New Year from February 10, 2024. This year, we enter the sign of the dragon, here's what you need to know.
In fact, celebrations have already begun in some areas of the country, we tell you more below.
During this period, China was highlighted in major cities, mainly in Chinatowns.
You will see lots of red decorations (before the red Valentine's Day hearts on February 14 ), there will be vegetarian food stalls, lots of firecrackers to scare away evil spirits and the famous lion and dragon dances.
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What do you need to know about the Year of the Dragon?
According to Chinese astrology, 2024 will be placed under the sign of the Dragon and the Wood element.
The mythical animal is believed to bring creativity and luck.
In China, the dragon is considered an auspicious sign, characterized by determination, optimism and courage.
See: Chinese Horoscope for the Year of the Dragon: The Luckiest Signs
All people born in 1940, 1952, 1965, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 and therefore 2024 can be "Dragons" but you have to check according to the month, the simplest being to use a program which asks you your date of birth and tells you the Chinese sign, you will find one on this site .
Dates and locations of official Chinese New Year 2024 celebrations
The 2024 Chinese New Year celebrations in Thailand officially kicked off on February 3 in Bangkok's Chinatown, heralding cultural performances and street entertainment throughout February to mark 49 years of friendship between China and Thailand.
Official festivities supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand are underway in five locations.
Bangkok
In Bangkok, celebrations take place on Yaowarat Road from February 1 to 29, with the theme "Celebrating the Golden Year" and an illumination called "Golden Dragon Tunnel."
Nakhon Sawan
February 3-14: “108 Miraculous Years of Faith” Chinese New Year Pak Nam Pho, Nakhon Sawan
Ratchaburi
February 9-11: Chinese New Year 2024, Ratchaburi
Songkhla
February 9-13: Hat Yai Chinese New Year, Songkhla
Suphan Buri
February 10-12: Suphan Buri Chinese New Year "16 Years Miraculous Dragon" at the Museum of Dragon Descendants, Suphan Buri
February 10-11: 21st Chiang Mai Chinatown Festival, Chiang Mai
Other places to celebrate Lunar New Year
Here are some of the other best places to see how Thai people of Chinese descent celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Phuket
Phuket Old Town Square .
Contact: TAT Phuket Office, +66 (0) 7621 1036
Trang
The celebrations are usually held at Clock Tower Plaza in Trang.
Contact: TAT Trang Office, +66 (0) 7521 5867
Pattaya
The events traditionally take place at Wat Bueng Bowon Sathit and Lan Pho Naklua.
Contact: TAT Pattaya Office, +66 (0) 3842 6776, 3842 8750
See also:
Festivals and public holidays in Thailand, important dates
Source: china.in ; thechinesezodiac.org ; Photo: Rolland Budi
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