The Ministry of Culture has actually revealed a series of occasions and activities to commemorate the 241st anniversary of the facility of Krung Rattanakosin or Krung Thep Mahanakhon (Bangkok), from 21-25 April 2023 at museums, temples and essential landmarks in Rattanakosin Island or Bangkok’s Old Town.
The occasion is arranged to honour and celebrate the altruism of Phra Bat Somdet Phra Phutthayotfa Chulalok Maharaj (King Rama I)– the creator of the Rattanakosin Kingdom and the very first queen of the Chakri Dynasty– and all the kings of the Chakri Dynasty.
Bangkok was developed on 21 April 1782. Rattanakosin Island or Bangkok’s Old Town lies along the Chao Phraya River in Phra Nakhon district. It is house to popular and most-visited landmarks such as the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram (Wat Phra Kaew or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha) and Wat Phra Chetuphon (Wat Pho or the Temple of the Reclining Buddha).
Main areas for the five-day occasion are the National Museum Bangkok, the National Theatre, Santi Chai Prakan Park, Ratchadamnoen Contemporary Art Center, Museum Siam, Wat Prayurawongsawat Worawihan, and Bang Lamphu Museum. In addition, there will be 20 other places for associated occasions and activities.
The National Museum Bangkok and the National Theatre will be the place for the worshipping routines on 20 April to mark the founding anniversary of Krung Rattanakosin. This will be followed by merit-making events at Wat Phra Chetuphon (Wat Pho) and an event to praise the City Pillar Shrine on 21 April.
The opening event will happen at the National Museum Bangkok and the National Theatre. Here, throughout the 5 days will be cultural efficiencies, a night museum, a retro-style grocery store, and a reasonable selling cultural items from Thailand’s 76 provinces and from Bangkok’s 50 districts.
At Santi Chai Prakan Park, occasions and activities will happen from 21 April to 7 May. These consist of an exhibit in honour of all the kings of the Chakri Dynasty, multimedia reveals commemorating the 241 years of Bangkok, a lit up tunnel, al fresco movie theater and orchestral efficiencies.
Ratchadamnoen Contemporary Art Center will hold a picture contest on the 241 years of Krung Rattanakosin, together with workshops and a reasonable on modern art items, along with associated activities from the ASEAN neighborhood.
Museum Siam will host scholastic conversations and an exhibit on the 241 years of Krung Rattanakosin.
Wat Prayurawongsawat Worawihan will hold a temple reasonable and numerous activities on the 241 years of Krung Rattanakosin.
Bang Lamphu Museum will open free of charge entry and will hold neighborhood tourist activities performed by regional youth guides consisting of art and craft workshops and cultural efficiencies.
Associated occasions and activities on the 241st anniversary of Krung Rattanakosin will likewise be held at 20 other places, such as making benefit and admiring Buddha images.
The BMTA will be arranging buses and cable cars for sightseeing, along with pick-up and drop-off services at numerous points, complimentary of charge.
To learn more, call the Ministry of Culture Hotline 1765 (Thai speaking). ( TAT)
