The Chinese New Year is coming and the Year of the Snake is upon us!
For the Thai-Chinese community, this is one of the most significant celebrations on the calendar, made even more special this time as it marks the 50th anniversary of Thai-Chinese diplomatic relations.
With all that history, you know there’s going to be a series of exciting events around Bangkok to celebrate. Here’s our roundup of some of the 7 best things to do to celebrate this Chinese New Year in Bangkok.
ICONSIAM
Date & Time:
- Chinese New Year celebrations: Friday, January 24 to Sunday, February 2
- Lancang to Chao Phraya exhibition: Wednesday, January 15 to Friday, February 28
Location: ICONSIAM, 299 Charoen Nakhon Rd, Khlong Ton Sai, Khlong San, Bangkok 10600
SIAM PARAGON
Date & Time: Tuesday, January 28 to Sunday, February 2
Location: Siam Paragon, 991/1 Rama I Rd, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
SIAM Center and SIAM Discovery
Date & Time: Wednesday, January 15 to Sunday, February 2 (Siam Center) / Thursday, January 9 to Friday, February 28 (Siam Discovery)
Siam Center, 979 Rama I Rd, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330 / Siam Discovery, 194 Phaya Thai Rd, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Yaowarat Road
Date & Time: Sunday, January 19 to Sunday, February 9
Location: Yaowarat Road, Bangkok
China Cultural Center in Bangkok
Date & Time: Saturday, January 18, from 2pm to 4.30pm
Location: China Cultural Center Bangkok, 18 Thiam Ruam Mit Rd, Huai Khwang, Bangkok 10310
Wat Mangkon Kamalawat
Date & Time: Wednesday, January 29
Location: Wat Mangkon Kamalawat, 423 Charoen Krung Rd. Pom Prap, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok 10100
Nakon Sawan
Date & Time: Wednesday, January 29
Location: Wat Mangkon Kamalawat, 423 Charoen Krung Rd. Pom Prap, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok 10100
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