Ayutthaya World Heritage and Red Cross Fair

Posted by admin on December 13th, 2009 filed in Bangkok, Culture & customs, Expat life, Living here, People, The North

Ayutthaya World Heritage and Red Cross Fair 2009 takes place from December 11 to 20 at Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park.

The event celebrates the UN World Heritage Committee’s decision to designate the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park a Cultural World Heritage Site in 1991.

Chao Sam Phraya National Museum’s Lord Buddha relics will be put on display for the public to pay their respects. Plus booths and exhibitions will have will sell sell-known goods and OTOP products sourced from all 16 districts.

There will be an agricultural exhibition with decorative and flowering plants plus a food fair with local specialities.

And a country singing contest, cultural performances, floating market activities, Red Cross stand, Thida Krungkao Contest, will keep those in attendance entertained.

Visitors can experience the ancient atmosphere and peace of the way of life during the Ayutthaya Period at the imitation marketplace.

A performance of Krung Si Ayutthaya : The Great Kings will be put on for the crowds as well. Tours are being offered from Bangkok for the event which costs from 200 baht.