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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