Explore the historic heart of Bangkok, the Grandeur “5th Art of the Kingdom”,
the finest Thai artistry and the crafts, and the amazing city of Angels.
Here
at the Anantasamakhom Thorn Hall, one of the
prestigious events to celebrate the auspicious occasion of 60th
anniversary of HM the King’s accession to the trone and 80th birthday anniversary organized by Foundation for the Promotion
of Supplementary Occupations & Related Technique (SUPPORT) of HM the
Queen is the 5th Arts of the Kingdom exhibition. It will be open for
display from Friday May 2nd, 2008 onward, except Monday and national
holidays.
Of
extraordinary beauty and craftsmanship, some of the masterpieces are
: Busabok Mala Thorne, one of the King’s
decoration items
: Carved Wooden Royal Hawdah reproduced from Julong Thong Throne stands at the Front Hall of Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall used for the mounting on the Royal
Elephant
: Phra Kachatan Royal
Howdah reproduced from Pudtan Kachatan Throne stands at the north balcony of Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall for the use at the ancient
wartime.
Exhibition
hours 10.00 a.m. to 08.00 p.m. (Last ticket sold at 07.00 p.m.)
Closed Mondays, and on the New Year and Songkran Holidays
Thai food is currently very popular and
is well known worldwide. It acts as an envoy to publicize Thai
culture and the good image of the country. Thai food is diverse in taste
and preparation. It uses herbs, which benefit health. Moreover, Thai food
features exquisite food decoration that makes food eye-catching as well
as appetizing. Each region hasits own unique
identity. Experience a variety of typical Thai food and the warm
hospitality of waitresses dressed in national costumes. After dinner sit
back, relax and enjoy a spectacular performance of Thai classical dances.
One of the best known aspect of Thai classical
dances is the complicity between dancers and the audience-established by
rigorous coded gestures. Each movement has a meaning and express a particular emotion.
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