We Love the King’s Day & The International Harmony Day 3rd December

The Assembly of People of All Nations Who Love the King in Thailand, which is a gathering of 117 organizations, is going to hold the Blessing the King Ceremony on the occasion of his 86th Birthday. The event is called “The International, We Love the King’s Day” or In Thai “ไทยและนานาชาติร่วมใจเทิดไท้องค์ราชัน”. The purpose of this event is for foreigners together with Thai citizens to show our mutual respect for His Majesty and give His Majesty our best wishes. We want to promote the harmony and better understanding amongst people of all backgrounds. We also want to appreciate His Majesty’s kindness to the nation.

We want to invite our international guests, hill tribes and ordinary Thais to share together in friendship and joy to promote harmony in Chiang Mai and Thailand. Please come along and participate in the parade, musical performances, singing, dancing, national costumes and greetings from all countries.

The schedule of the event is 3rd DEC 2013, 15.30-24.00 at JJ market then proceeding to Thapae Gate for the Blessing ceremony and continuance of festivities.

There are 2 main activities.

1. 3rd DEC 2013 16.20 -17.30

The parade of “International Cultural Costume and Tribes” from JJ Market (leaving around 4.30 p.m.) to Thapae Gate.

2. 3rd DEC 2013 18.10 -18.30

The honoring the King by giving ceremonial objects “Phan Phum” silver and “Phan Phum” gold by consuls or representatives of each countries/organizations.

You may wear a national costume from your country, or an 86th birthday commemorative shirt or you may want to just wear pink, a color used to show love and respect for the King and Thailand.

After the ceremony, enjoy the entertainment from bands, singers & performers from all over the world until midnight.

Thanks and sincere regards,

Ruchuchai Potha <[email protected]>