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Bangkok Post
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Bangkok Post
Iconsiam celebrates five decades of Sino-Thai ties with lantern festival
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand, Iconsiam is holding three major events that showcase the finest of Chinese art and culture, until Aug 15. Running at River Park is the Bangkok debut of the Yuyuan Lantern Festival 2025, a renowned event from Shanghai with over a century of history and officially listed as an intangible cultural heritage of China. The theme, "Spirit Of Mountains And Seas", draws inspiration from the ancient Chinese classic Shan Hai Jing (The Classic Of Mountains And Seas), reimagined through contemporary lantern artistry using immersive light, shadow and interactive technology. Besides the lantern displays, there are cultural performances, local product markets, themed cultural weeks and multimedia art exhibitions. Adding vibrancy to the celebration is the Bangkok debut of the "Yimu Exhibition" featuring adorable art toys by Leo Huang, a visionary IP creator from Yimu Art design studio who draws from global ecological inspirations to design characters that connect people, nature and cities. He has brought his signature characters such as the brown panda Seven, the pink hippo Hippo Go and the giant blue bear Hello! Bear to delight Thai audiences at the Walkway, M floor. Available for purchase are collectable items that act as cultural ambassadors symbolising unity across nations. Exclusively from July 10-16 at 7pm, prepare to witness the Shantou Teochew Chinese Opera Show by Kung Tung Teochew Opera Troupe, a legendary company from Shantou that has garnered numerous national awards and has toured extensively around the world. The show is renowned for its dramatic storytelling, emotional depth, exquisite costumes and sets and spectacular stage effects.
Bangkok Post
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Bangkok Post
China's iconic lantern festival comes to Thailand
Iconsiam has joined hands with Shanghai Yuyuan Tourist Mart Group, the host of China's most prestigious lantern festival, to present the first-ever "Yuyuan Lantern Festival" in Thailand. Titled "Spirit Of Mountains And Seas · Yuyuan Lantern Festival And 2025 China–Thailand Culture Month", the event transforms the banks of the Chao Phraya River into a mythical realm of lights and stories. Being held until Aug 15, the festival runs daily from 4-10pm at River Park, G Floor, Iconsiam and is open to the public free of charge. This is the first time the Yuyuan Lantern Festival from Shanghai is being held in Thailand. More than a cultural event, it symbolises the bond between Thailand and China and highlights the power of cultural arts to bridge nations and bring people of different backgrounds closer together. With a history spanning more than 100 years, the Yuyuan Lantern Festival is a crown jewel of China's intangible cultural heritage. Its arrival in Thailand for the first time commemorates the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The festival is themed "Spirit Of Mountains And Seas", drawing inspiration from the ancient Chinese text Shan Hai Jing ("Classic Of Mountains And Seas") and blending it with the concept of a "Chao Phraya Island" — a magical realm along the river designed to resemble a floating island adorned with contemporary lanterns. The lanterns incorporate light, shadow and interactive technology, with each installation appearing as a mystical island inhabited by fantastical creatures from the classic novel, celebrating the deep-rooted friendship between Thailand and China in a spectacular and imaginative way. Beyond the lantern installations, visitors can enjoy a rich programme of cultural activities, including traditional performances, a local products market, themed cultural weeks and an art exhibition.
