| The
3rd Chao Phraya River Festival and Musical Fountain |
Schedule
: 14-28 February 2002
Venue
: Ratchaworadit Pier, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok
Origin
:
The Chao Phraya River has long been a part of the Thai lifestyle,
similar to the Thai people's closeness to the monarchy.
This is the origin of the first Chao Phraya River Festival
in 1999. It was also organized to celebrate the 72nd birthday
anniversary of His Majesty the King. The third festival
marks the 220th birthday of Bangkok.
Activities
:
- Musical fountain Show (a
performance by a symphony orchestra and Thai music) held
during the opening ceremony of the celebrations of the 220th
birthday of Bangkok (on Thursday, 14 February 2002).
- A Light and Sound Show to
celebrate the festival entitled "Lao Khan Maha Nakhon" (Capital
Tales) in the form of a magic show during 15-28 February
2002.
| Nearby
Tourist Spots : |
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Maha Kan and Phra Sumen forts (Phra Nakhon) |
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were
built in the time of King Rama I, stretching along canals
encircling Bangkok to the Chao Phraya River. The two
forts are the only ones left from a total of 14. |
| -
The
Grand Palace
(Phra Nakhon) |
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consists
of the throne halls of Chakri Maha Prasat, Chakkaphat
Phiman, Dusit Maha Prasat, etc. |
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Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram or Wat Phra Kaeo (Phra
Nakhon) |
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is
a temple without monks. King Rama I ordered the construction
of a palace temple in the same style as Wat Phra Si
Sanphet in Ayutthaya. |
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National Museum (Phra Nakhon) |
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was
originally the private museum of King Rama IV. |
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Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Ratchaworamaha
Wihan or Wat Pho (Phra Nakhon) |
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is
called "the first university in Thailand" because King
Rama III ordered the compilation of texts and inscribed
them on stone plates around the temple so the public
can learn from them. |
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Wat Ratchanaddaram Worawihan or Loha Prasat (Phra Nakhon) |
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is
Thailand's first and only castle. |
| For
more information, contact : |
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Public Relations and Publicity Department, Bureau of
the Royal Household. |
|
Tel.
(02) 6235500 ext. 1120-1122 |
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- TAT. |
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Tel.
(02) 6941222 ext. 1962, fax (02) 6941384 |
