Vijitr: Thai light & sound show taking place in late May
If you’re looking to take some time off from the Bangkok heat, the Tourism Authority of Thailand will be organizing multiple light shows, called Vijitr, throughout the country. The shows will take you to a few interesting landmarks in each region as well as highlight the unique culture there.
Here are the dates and the quality you can expect from the show.
The Mekong in Nakhon Phanom & Lanna culture in Chiang Rai
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If you’re interested in heading northward, the Vijitr shows in the northern and northeastern regions will take place in Chiang Rai and Nakhon Phanom, respectively.
Wiang of Light is the name of the show that will take place in Chiang Rai. Wiang refers to a walled city, typically from the era of the kingdom of Lanna. The show will take place from the 20th-28th of May. Wiang of Light will highlight the major landmarks of Thailand’s northernmost city which is filled with the Lanna charm.
On the other hand, the show in Nakhon Phanom in the northeast will feature light mapping along the Mekong River. The lights reflected on the water’s surface are sure to be a pretty sight. The show will take place from 27th May til 4th June.
Mangroves in Rayong & the historical city of Nakhon Si Thammarat
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In eastern Thailand, Vijitr will take place in Rayong. The show will be on from 27th May til 4th June in the Mangrove Forest Learning Center. It will feature projection mapping onto an island, light displays along the boardwalk, as well as musical performances.
Finally in southern Thailand, Vijitr will be in Nakhon Si Thammarat from 20th-28th May. This show will focus on the city’s history. The show will you on a city tour to see the various light installations around key landmarks as well as their stories.
Light up unvisited parts of Thailand with Vijitr
If you’ve never ventured far away from Bangkok, now’s your chance. Escape from the Bangkok heat and go see parts of Thailand you’ve never seen before.
If you want to learn more about the events, you can contact the TAT Contact Center.
For some fun light reading, check out this clever Thai man who ordered his food via an app while eating in person. You can also enjoy fun stories about how communal Thais are like how Thai students pass along a notebook of dead mosquitoes or how a dad surprised his daughter by inviting the whole village over for dinner.
Cover image adapted from: @namphuing_saru and @nattyanatorn via Instagram