China Town to hold big event to pay tribute to late King Bhumibol on Saturday

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China Town to hold big event to pay tribute to late King Bhumibol on Saturday

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The Chinese community in Bangkok's China Town or locally known as Yaowaraj will host a big event at the centre of the town this Saturday to show their loyalty to the beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

 

According to the Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce,  the Tio Chew Association of Thailand, and the United Chinese Clans Association of Thailand, they will jointly organize the ‘Beloved King of the Chinese Community’ event on Saturday November 26 from 4.00 – 7.00pm.

 

The event will be held at His Majesty’s 6th Birthday Anniversary Gate which is located at the Odeon Circle  on  Yaowarat Road.

 

A Buddhist sermon will be recited by 99 monks who will be led by Phra Phrom Mangkalajarn otherwise known as ‘Tharn Chao Khun Thong Chai’ the abbot of Wat Traimitra Witthaya temple in accordance with the religious ‘Sattapakorn’ ceremony.

 

At the event, a performance of the Royal Anthem by 109 musicians from the Royal Thai Navy Orchestra has also been planned.

 

Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/china-town-to-hold-big-event-to-pay-tribute-to-late-king-bhumibol-on-saturday/

 

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