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No Chinese New Year festival at Yaowarat this year? Bangkok says no problem!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No Chinese New Year festival at Yaowarat this year, but don\u2019t stress. Instead of a full-scale celebration, the entire street will be transformed with colourful light installations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The annual glowing spectacle is set to return under the theme \u201cRide the Fortune, Share the Future\u201d, marking the 51st anniversary of Thai-Chinese friendship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s the Year of the Horse \u2013 the Fire Horse, in fact \u2013 and there\u2019s no better way to kick it off than with dazzling light displays.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Courtesy of Samphanthawong District Office<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Visitors can stroll through Yaowarat and soak in the jazzy radiance of vibrant light installations lining the street. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From lantern displays to immersive light features, the light installations reflect the spirit of the Fire Horse, a symbol of virility, confidence, and determination to keep moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Courtesy of Samphanthawong District Office<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The light installations will run along Yaowarat Road, from Odeon Circle to Chalerm Buri Intersection, from 7 February to 1 March. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The street comes alive each evening from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM, inviting visitors to experience Yaowarat after dark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More updates and details can be found on the Samphanthawong District Office page.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n


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