Individuals of Chinese descent are considered to be descendents of the Golden Dragon. It is therefore customary from them to pay their respects to Chinese gods and goddesses, deities and guardian spirits during the Chinese New Year celebrations as an expression of remembrance, gratitude and appreciation. Such acts are deemed to positively influence one's good fortune and fate in the new year. Vegetarian food will also be served free-of-charge at the shrine during this period.

25 - 30 January
Performances of Chinese opera will be staged from 20.00 hrs. onwards.

26 - 27 January
The 'Descendants of the Dragon' Chinese Museum at the Suphan Buri City Pillar Shrine offers a magnificent cultural showcase that traces Chinese history and the history of Chinese communities in the Thai kingdom through the centuries.

Descendants of the Golden Dragon will be able to go back in time and re-trace the footsteps and exciting voyages of discovery undertaken by their courageous forefathers and take great pride in their extraordinary achievements. According to traditional Chinese beliefs, the mythical Golden Dragon is endowed with awesome powers. The source of the elements - water, wind and fire, and the custodian of the seasons, the Golden Dragon is the source of life and prosperity. It is believed that individuals who come into contact with the Golden Dragon are blessed with some of this vital force and good luck and good fortune in life and success is bestowed upon them.

The museum will remain open for visitors throughout the Chinese New Year holidays on Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th January.

26 January/18.00 - 21.00 hrs

• Blooming Dragon Flower Dance - a folk dance performed by students from the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in Southern China


• 'Suphan Buri is In My Blood' - a special performance by guest artist, Santi


• Special performances from Szechuan (Sichuan) province featuring the ancient art of Chinese mask-changing featured in Chinese operas, 'Shadow Hands' and 'Breath of Fire'.


• The Heavenly Dragon Bestows New Year Blessings: a special fireworks and pyrotechnics show


• Pong-lang, an uptempo traditional I-San musical performance

27 January

• Descendents of the Golden Dragon - a special performance
• Special performances from Szechuan (Sichuan) province featuring the ancient art of Chinese mask-changing featured in Chinese operas, 'Shadow Hands' and 'Breathe of Fire'.
• A demonstration of Kung-Fu fighting and martial arts from Shandong province


• Performing arts by Hainan Province


• The Heavenly Dragon Bestows New Year Blessings: a special fireworks and pyrotechnics show


• Folk music performed by Prachaniwet School

The Don Chedi Memorial Fair and Suphan Buri Red Cross Fair will also be staged during the 18 January - 1 February period.

Remark: The programme is subject to change without prior notice.

Chinese Museum at the Suphan Buri City Pillar Shrine
For more information and reservation, please contact: 0 3552 6211-1.

For more information, please contact:
TAT Suphan Buri
Tel: +66 (0) 3553 6030

Suphan Buri City Pillar Shrine
Tel: +66 (0) 3552 1690

TAT Call Center 1672
Email: www.tourismthailand.org