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The UK's
most popular Thai event, the biannual festival in Surrey, is fast
approaching and this year's extravaganza promises to be better than
ever with over 50,000 visitors expected. The event is organised by
Mudita Trust, a UK registered Charity supporting the secondary
education of girls from some of the poorest villages in Thailand
helping prevent them from entering into prostitution and instead
using education as a tool in helping them make a better future.
The 6th
Amazing Thailand Festival is being held at Secretts, Milford, Surrey
and will be dedicated to the 80th Birthday of King Bhumibol, King of
Thailand. Visitors to the festival will see hundreds of people
donning royal yellow and gathering to celebrate this landmark
occasion for the world's longest serving monarch. This year's
delicious annual 3-day event will provide an exciting opportunity for
everyone to learn more about Thailand's culture. The festival will be
blessed by Buddhist monks in the traditional Thai opening ceremony,
and then officially opened at 11am. Approximately 30 food stalls will
be showcasing traditional Thai dishes, prepared on the spot by chefs
from several Thai restaurants in London and beyond. Visitors will
have the chance to taste a vast range of delectable Thai dishes
including Tom-Yum, curries, aromatic salads and the famous stir-fried
noodle dish, Pad-Thai and many more. For the sweeter palate, tempting
delicate desserts, exotic fruit juices and herbal drinks will also be
available with on site restaurants and supermarket stalls supplying
all the ingredients for a Thai feast at home. For those who may have
a thirst for something a little stronger a variety of Thai beers and
Thai wines will be available in a beer tent and other specific
locations around the site.
Over 50 craft
stalls, panniers and even a floating market will be joining us this
year displaying Thai silks, cottons, handicrafts and fresh orchids,
scattered all over the site. Visitors to the authentic Thai market
will be greeted by shoulder masseurs, pannier sellers and
fortune-tellers. Travel agents and Thai property developers will also
join us to make the fifth Amazing Thailand an event for all.
Moreover, glittering performances of Thai national dances and martial
arts displays will be staged each afternoon culminating in the
enchanting Loy Krathong (festival of light) ceremony on Monday evening.
A highlight of
the weekend will be the cookery demonstrations held twice daily and
hosted by Mini C. On completion of each demonstration six volunteers
will be selected and invited on stage to recreate one of Mini's
dishes in a "Cook Off" with the winner receiving a surprise
gift. In addition, Thai handicraft and fruit carving demonstrations
will astonish and impress, whilst raffles with spectacular prizes and
a wishing tree with guaranteed rewards for all will create a fun and
festive atmosphere.
Without a
doubt, a visit to Amazing Thailand Festival is the most entertaining
way for families and friends to spend their August Bank Holiday Weekend.
Amazing
Thailand Festival, Saturday 25th, Sunday 26th 11am - 6pm and Monday
27th August From 11am - 8pm.
Entrance: £7.50
adult with one accompanying child free thereafter £3.00
children, free for babies and toddlers. Adult entrance includes entry
into a prize draw with a top prize of 2 return flights to Thailand
courtesy of Thai Airways, Festival Programme and a selection of
vouchers redeemable at the stalls.
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