INTERNATIONAL FIREWORKS DISPLAY & CONTEST

INTERNATIONAL FIREWORKS DISPLAY & CONTEST
IN HONOUR OF HIS MAJESTY THE KING & HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN
December 31, 2010 – January 1, 2011
At the 700 Year Stadium in Chiang Mai

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The northern province of Chiang Mai will be hosting a majestic International Fireworks Display and Contest on New Year’s Eve to mark the most auspicious occasions of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej 83rd birthday and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s 79th birthday as the Thai nation welcomes a new year and new beginnings.
The spectacular international fireworks displays in honour of His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen will be presented by teams representing five nations – The People’s Republic of China (PRC), Australia, the United States, Denmark and host country Thailand.

Glorious Fireworks, the opening show, will be held at Muang Thong Thai Lake on 13 December. This will be followed by a second presentation on 14 December by the Pattaya Klang beachfront. The grand finale on New Year’s Eve will be hosted at the 700 Year Stadium in Chiang Mai.

PROGRAMME
December 13 (Friday)
At Muang Thong Thani Lake

Glorious Fireworks — the opening show

International Fireworks Contest
with presentations by Japan, Thailand, and Germany

December 14 (Saturday) Pattaya Klang beachfront

International Fireworks Contest
with presentations by the United Arab Emirates and Italy

Fireworks display presented by China and Thailand

December 31, 2010/14.00 hrs -
January 1, 2011/02.00 hrs
At the 700 Year Stadium in Chiang Mai

International Fireworks Contest
with presentations by China, Australia, the United States, Denmark

Fireworks display presented by Thailand



Other highlights of the evening include an exhibition and candle-light ceremony in honour of Their Majesties, a performance presented by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, a presentation by Chiang Mai province, the “We Are One” concert, Count Forward activities, and sales of crafts and village community products promoted under the OTOP — One Tambon One Product — label.

Contact information:
Tourism Authority of Thailand, Chiang Mai Office
Tel: +66 (0) 5324 8604, (0) 5324 8607
Fax: +66 (0) 5324 8605
E-mail: tatchmai@tat.or.th


IMPORTANT
Event dates and programme details may be subject to change.
Many of the festivals and events listed on Thailand's official calendar of annual events are traditional Buddhist or folk festivals, the date of which is either determined by the Buddhist lunar calendar and waxing and waning moon. These are not staged events. The festivals reflect the rhythm of life in rural Thai villages and local traditions as observed in times past. To ensure you have the most updated information, please reconfirm details prior to travel.
Contact:
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Email: info@tat.or.th
Website: www.tat.or.th
Tel: +66 (0) 2250 5500 (120 automatic lines)
Fax: +66 (0) 2250 5511 (two automatic lines)

FOR EVENT INFORMATION,
please call 1672.

Address:
1600 Petchaburi Road, Makkasan, Rajatevee
Bangkok 10400
Thailand

Taxi Chiangmai: Patrick 0816172116 (oversea call ++66 81 617 2116)