BY TTT NEWS NETWORK
KOLKATA, 13 MAY 2023: The Atrium in South City Mall has turned virtually into a slice of Thailand since the past two days. Several hundreds of people in and around Kolkata are mesmersied by the colourful Amazing Thailand Festival 2023.
Quiz contests, Thai dances and cultural programme, kick boxing shows have drawn huge crowd in the fast two days along with the culinary workshops, live cooking sesseions , umbrella painting, world famous Thai spa and massages along with the handicrafts stalls and the stalls of the co partners.
The Amazing Thailand Festival organized by the Royal Thai Consulate-General, Kolkata in association with Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), New Delhi Office, from 12 – 14 May, 2023 was inaugurated today at the South City Mall, Kolkata by Ms. Pattarat Hongtong, Ambassador of Thailand to India along with Ms. Acharapan Yavaprapas, Consul-General of Thailand in Kolkata and Ms. Siriges-a-nong Trirattanasongpol, Director, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), New Delhi Office etc.
The three-day celebration is highlighting the beautiful blend of Five Fs for which Thailand is famous for – Food, Films, Fight (martial arts), Festival & Fashion.
“This festival provides a great opportunity for our friends in Kolkata and West Bengal to have a glimpse of the essence of Thailand today. You will enjoy having first-hand experiences through the activities and workshops we have to offer. I am confident that you will learn more about our traditions and ways of life which you may surprisingly find very similar to those of India. It is my great hope that, through this festival, our relations will be even closer, and eventually paving the way to an everlasting friendship between Thailand and India”, said Ms.Pattarat Hongtong, Ambassador of Thailand.
“The main purpose of the Amazing Thailand Festival is to offer a more meaningful experiences of the various features of Thailand that can enrich many aspects of your life, whether it be physical health, mental wellness, or spiritual fulfillment. Further, for the first time in Kolkata, people will get a feel of Muay Thai LIVE and enjoy extensive array of workshops including cooking class, massage and handicraft. Moreover, 5 luxury hotels in Kolkata; namely, JW Marriott, Fairfield by Marriott, The Oberoi Grand, The Park, and The Westin Rajarhat are also participating in this Festival by organizing Thai Food Week at their own establishments during the same time period. Specially curated Thai menus such as steamed Bekti, stir-fried soft shell crab, lamb in Panaeng curry, and mango with sticky rice are being made available during this Thai Food Week”, said Ms. Acharapan Yavaprapas, Consul-General of Thailand in Kolkata.
“The festival is aimed to attract travellers including millennials from Kolkata and the surrounding areas, including tourists, foodies, culture enthusiasts to experience this extravaganza festival in Kolkata and TAT’s partners including Air Asia, Just Holidays, Gainwell Leisure Holidays, Neptune Tours & Travels, Unique Air Travels, Aaryan Leisure Holidays, Spencer’s and South City Mall. Along with fight, food and destination, the Tourism Authority of Thailand is also promoting Thai festivals like Songkran, the Thai New Year that mostly coincides with Bengali New Year and Loi Krathong, a festival similar to Indian Diwali including many new destinations like Koh Lipe, Koh Lanta, Khao Yai, Koh Tao, and Koh Kradan”, informed Ms. Siriges-a-nong Trirattanasongpol, Director, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) New Delhi office.
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