From today until Nov 4, the ancient town of Ayutthaya is commemorating King Naresuan Memorial Day at the King Naresuan the Great Monument, which is located in tambon Ban Mai.
When the sky grows darker, the Golden Mount chedi will be illuminated with colourful projection mapping and an extravagant light and sound show, transporting visitors back to the time when this land functioned as a battlefield between Siam and Burma. From 4.30pm, there will also be a retro market with more than 70 shops, cultural performances, a retro dance and exhibitions.
Call 035-902-719 or visit the Ayutthaya Tourism and Sports page on Facebook.com.
Ancient Songkhla fort lights up for guests
In a recent partnership with PTT Exploration and Production, the 11th Regional Office of the Fine Arts Department, Songkhla, installed lighting systems surrounding historic Fort 9 to enable tourists to explore the site until 10pm.
Situated in Singha Nakhon district, the town was known as Singora and served as a major trading port on the coast of the Isthmus of Kra during the Ayutthaya period. Sultan Sulaiman constructed a network of city walls, forts, gates and watchtowers to reinforce his troops. A range of archaic temples, ruined city walls and 14 forts were added to the list of Ancient Monuments by the Department of Fine Arts in 1992.
The 2024 Beijing Chaoyang International Light Festival. Photo Courtesy of The 2024 Beijing Chaoyang International Light Festival
Beijing Olympic Park hosts light festival
Until Nov 10, China's Beijing Olympic Park will be turned into an entertainment venue for the 2024 Beijing Chaoyang International Light Festival, featuring a series of innovative light installations and nearly 300 commercial, cultural, tourism and sporting activities.
Under the theme "AI In Chaoyang", the festival showcases the achievement of Chaoyang's digital and cultural industries through avatars, AR experiences, the metaverse and interactive robots.
One of the highlights includes the immersive light artwork Tree Of Life, which links iconic landmarks including the Olympic Green, the Olympic Tower, the Bird's Nest, the Water Cube and the National Speed Skating Oval to create a visual string along the northernmost point of Beijing's Central Axis. The "trunk" connects the Central Axis with the main venue, as the "crown" is woven from vibrant light artworks, nurturing "fruits of life".
Standing on the lawn to highlight the appeal of Chaoyang, the international fair is filled with a variety of stunning artworks such as Hulahoop, Nura and Color Cubed created by artists from France and Australia.
SO Sofitel Hua Hin. Photo Courtesy of SO/ Sofitel Hua Hin
SO Sofitel Hua Hin offers kids' birthday package
Ideal for parents searching for a beachside venue to celebrate their children's birthdays, SO Sofitel Hua Hin offers the SO Birthday Party x LEGO Gift package for 900 baht++ per person.
As a fun entertainment area, the Wet Bubble Cabana will be decked out with balloons and Lego-inspired colour accents to provide even more enjoyment.
Each participant will get a Lego gift, and the birthday boy or girl will be treated to a delectable 900g birthday cake. An international buffet with kid-friendly favourites including spaghetti, tiny burgers, hotdogs, fried rice, French fries, crispy chicken wings, fresh seasonal fruits, soft drinks and two juice alternatives are available to young guests for the happy celebration.
Call 032-709-501 or visit so-sofitel-huahin.com.
