Bangkok Cuts Incense Use for Greener Chinese New Year Festivities

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Residents of Chinese descent in Bangkok celebrated Chinese New Year in the bustling Chinatown district with fewer incense sticks, aiming to combat the city's notorious PM2.5 air pollution. Despite these efforts to reduce smoke, the vibrant atmosphere remained lively as attendees prayed and offered food to deities and ancestors at temples and shrines.

At the Guan Yin Shrine, part of the Thian Fah Foundation, officials actively collected incense sticks to limit smoke in the air.

The annual Yaowarat Chinese New Year Festival, a much-anticipated event, opens on January 29.

Meanwhile, in the coastal province of Trang, both locals and tourists participated in the Trang Chinese New Year and Food Festival. A stunning dragon dance captivated attendees, with the Clock Tower intersection hosting numerous food stalls offering local delicacies and seafood. Cultural performances, including traditional Chinese dance and music, will continue until tomorrow.