Chinese New Year 2024 - Year of the Dragon

[Big Boy]

It all kicks off tomorrow, and I haven't seen one Dragon Dance (or whatever they call it) advertised.

I have quite a few visitors at the moment, who would love to see it. Does anybody know where the shows are this year, and what day/time they are scheduled for please?

[joelle]

It all kicks off tomorrow, and I haven't seen one Dragon Dance (or whatever they call it) advertised.

I have quite a few visitors at the moment, who would love to see it. Does anybody know where the shows are this year, and what day/time they are scheduled for please?

Seen on Hua Hin Today Facebook page
𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝘂𝗮 𝗛𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗯 𝟵

The Hua Hin Municipality is gearing up to host a vibrant Chinese New Year celebration for the Year of the Dragon, featuring an impressive display of giant auspicious stir-fried noodles for visitors.

Mr. Nopporn Wutthikul, Mayor of Hua Hin has announced plans for the "Chinese New Year Festival 2024 (Year of the Dragon)" to take place on February 9th, beginning at 5:00 PM.

The festivities will include a procession of deities, notably Chai Sing Yeh, the God of Wealth, and the Goddess of Prosperity. This parade will start at Phon King Phet Park and weave its way through the streets of Hua Hin. The opening ceremony is slated for 7:30 PM, with a special focus on the preparation of giant stir-fried noodles.

Attendees, including locals and tourists alike, will be treated to an array of activities such as dragon and lion dance performances, showcases by schools within the Hua Hin Municipality, including a dragon dance by the Hua Hin Municipal Demonstration School, a love spell performance of Mei flowers by Khao Phitthak Municipal School, and Chinese New Year presentations from Ban Takiap Municipal School.

The celebration invites the Thai-Chinese community to arrange tables to honor the deities, the Golden Dragon, and both Silver and Golden Lions, symbolizing prosperity. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the Chinese New Year festival on February 9th at Phon King Phet Park.

Parade start point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KcsMhycVCJpEQ1ga7

[joelle]

Also you can take them to Chatchai market to see all the bustling
𝗛𝘂𝗮 𝗛𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘆 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿
In preparation for the Chinese New Year celebrations, residents of Hua Hin have been out in numbers purchasing goods at Chatchai Market.
Shoppers are seen selecting a variety of items, ranging from traditional decorations to festive foods.
Many markets and supermarkets will be busy in the days up to Chinese New Year, which takes place on Sat, Feb 10.

#huahin #thailand ##YearoftheDragon #chinesenewyear #หัวหิน #ตรุษจีนวันปีใหม่จีน

[Big Boy]

Thank you - very helpful

[joelle]

And this might be of interest to your visitors
MARKET VILLAGE - 𝐾𝐼𝐷𝑆 𝐶ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝐹𝑎𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑆ℎ𝑜𝑤 2024
Saturday 10 February 16h00.

[Big Boy]

Has anybody heard if Market Village or the Intercontinental are doing their acrobat/dragon shows this year?
If so, do you know day and time please?

[joelle]

Has anybody heard if Market Village or the Intercontinental are doing their acrobat/dragon shows this year?
If so, do you know day and time please?

You can ask Intercontinental on messenger, they will let you know about it, they usually reply swiftly.
That's how I found out about NY's fireworks

[joelle]

February 9 HUA HIN - Chinese New Year Festival 2024

 February 9, 2024 at Phon King Phet public park.

 5:00 p.m. - Procession of the goddess CaiXing'ia.

 • Chao Pho Somboon - The Chao Mae Tubtim Dragon Parade will move from Phone KingPhet Public Park on Phetkasem Road, past the clock tower, turning left at the traffic light intersection onto Chomsin Road, then to  left onto Sa Song Road and will end at Phon King Phet Public Park.

 7:00 p.m. - Representations from schools in Hua Hin municipality.

 • Ban Hua Hin Municipal Demonstration School Dragon Dance Show

 • Performing the “love spell on Mei flower” at Khao Phithak Municipal School

 • Chinese New Year Show at Ban Takiab Municipal School

• 7:30 p.m. – Opening ceremony of the Chinese New Year Festival

• 8:00 p.m.-Dragon-Lion Show

• 9:00 p.m. - Activity ending.

[Big Boy]

Brilliant, thank you.

[joelle]

Brilliant, thank you.

you're welcome

[joelle]

Blueport Hua Hin Chinese New Year celebration.
Celebrate the Year of the Golden Dragon with Chinese Drum Show
Join us at Bluport Hua Hin for a lively Chinese New Year celebration!

Enjoy a spectacular Chinese drum show that will fill the mall with excitement.

🗓 February 10-11, 2024
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
The Square, Bluport Hua Hin

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the vibrant culture of Chinese New Year!

#บลูพอร์ตหัวหิน #Bluporthuahin #ChaineseNewYear #amustcheckindestination #ตรุษจีน #กลองจีนมงคล

[Mikeyb]

There was dragon dances at MV this morning and assume throughout the day

[Big Boy]

HaHa, you're my bloodhound keep them coming

[Big Boy]

I actually saw a very poor Dragon Show at MV earlier when I went to the bank. Not a patch on previous years.

[joelle]

I actually saw a very poor Dragon Show at MV earlier when I went to the bank. Not a patch on previous years.

I think Bluport show tomorrow evening should be very good