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Bangkok - Special EventsNew Year's DayJanuary Celebrations traditionally begin with merit-making in the mornings, when Buddhists take gifts of flowers, incense or donations to the temples, followed by parties and entertainment around Sanam Luang for the rest of the day. Bangkok Fringe Festival January Innovative theatre productions. Patravadi Theatre Website: www.patravaditheatre.com Makha Puja February/March Buddhist Holy day featuring various day and night candlelit ceremonies. Temples around the city International Kite Festival March/April Kite fighting and demonstrations. Sanam Luang International Bangkok Motor Show March/April Bangkok International Trade Exhibition Centre Website: www.grandprixgroup.com Bangkok International Book Fair March/April Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre Website: www.bangkokibf.com Songkran (Thai New Year) April Religious ceremonies and public festivities involving lots of water. Throughout the city Royal Ploughing Ceremony May Celebration of the start of the rice-growing season. Sanam Luang Asarnha Puja Day/Khao Phansa Day July Commemorates Buddha's first sermon and the beginning of Buddhist Lent. Temples throughout the city Queen's Birthday Celebrations August Public holiday with display of lights decorating public buildings. Throughout the city Bangkok International Film Festival September Throughout the city Website: www.bangkokfilm.org Yaowarat Food Festival September/October Taste and watch the preparation of Chinese, Thai, international and vegetarian food. Chinatown Chulalongkorn Day October Public holiday in memory of Rama V, best seen at the Equestrian Statue in the Royal Plaza. Bangkok Marathon November Sanam Chai Website: www.thailandmarathon.org King's Birthday Celebrations December Public holiday with display of lights decorating public buildings. Throughout the city |
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