PATTAYA, Thailand— The city of Pattaya invited the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Dragon, with a series of cultural events and dragon-themed designs on February 10. The events intended to bring success and good luck to the neighborhood, in addition to to display the regional customs and heritage.
The celebrations started with a spiritual event at the front square of Pattaya Municipal government, where Mayor Poramet Ngamphichet and his group paid aspects to the monolith of King Taksin the Great, a revered king who is considered the liberator of Siam.
The event was followed by a vibrant efficiency of golden dragons and lions, which signified auspiciousness and happiness. Mayor Poramet likewise dispersed red envelopes, or Ang Pao to the citizens and visitors who participated in the occasion. The red envelopes are a traditional gesture of true blessing and kindness throughout the Chinese New Year.
The 2nd occasion of the day happened at the perspective of Khao Pratamnak Hill, likewise called Naval Radio Hill, where a statue of Prince Krom Luang Chumporn Khet Udomsak (Admiral Prince Abhakara Kiartivongse), the Daddy of Royal Thai Navy, stands. The authorities and the general public admired the prince, who was a leader of marine science and innovation in Thailand. The routine likewise looked for true blessings for the city’s wellness and advancement.
The last occasion of the day was held at the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Structure in Naklua, a popular location for both residents and travelers who look for spiritual assistance and recovery. The structure hosted a spiritual event to honour the divine beings, particularly the Jade Emperor, the supreme ruler of paradise in Chinese folklore. The event was participated in by a big crowd of fans who concerned hope and make offerings.
Mayor Poramet revealed his finest long for joy, success, and durability to all citizens and visitors of Pattaya, and welcomed them to take pleasure in the abundant cultural celebrations and the charming environment of the Chinese New Year. He likewise highlighted the city’s efforts to promote cultural tourist, as evidenced by the dragon-themed designs that decorated the city. The dragon lanterns along Strolling Street South Pattaya and in the historical Naklua Market location included a touch of appeal and sophistication to the cityscape, and brought in numerous visitors who wished to record the unforgettable minutes.
