Please see the following message from the Chiang Mai Friends Group
The International, We Love Our King’s Day & The International Harmony Day
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 86 Birthday, (5th December 2013) . The event is called “The International, We Love Our 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 participate in music, singing, dance, parade, national costumes and greetings from all countries.
The schedule of the event is 3rd December 2013, 15.30-24.00 at Thapae Gate
There are 2 main activities:
1) 3rd December 2013 : 16.19 -17.29
The parade of “International Cultural Costume and tribes” from JJ Market (04.290 p.m.) to Thapae Gate
2) 3rd December 2013 : 18.09 -18.29
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 your traditional 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 till midnight.
Thanks and sincere regards Chiang Mai Friends Group
Message from the Chiang Mai Friends Group 30 November 2013 13:31
Dear Chiang Mai Friends,
Your enthusiasm in participating in the International We Love the King Day event on December 3 is greatly appreciated. You should be aware that this event does not have large sponsors and so we are all doing our bit to contribute to making this event great.
Everyone that lives in Chiang Mai and in Thailand has a great appreciation for HM the King and respect for his devotion to the Thai people. This event is for all of us to show that respect in a public way.
As you know, Chiang Mai Friends has a very small budget and since this event does not have large sponsors we are going to have to ask that you contribute towards your own participation.
For those who wish to ride in samlors (the bicycle trishaw) costs will be 500 baht per person. The samlor will already be decorated so all you need to do is make sure you either wear your national costume or a pink or yellow shirt. Special t-shirts will be available on a limited basis for 190 baht each.
For those who wish to dress in traditional Lanna costume we have made a deal with a local costume shop for you to be able to rent a costume for 500 baht.
If you wish to have either the samlor or costume (or both) please email me back as soon as possible as we need numbers for the organizers who have donated their time and their own money to get this event off the ground.
I am afraid that since everyone will be very busy getting the event ready and people organized you will need to make your own way to JJ Market, please try to be there before 3:30 so that we have numbers and know who is attending.
Thank you again for your participation and I look forward to seeing all of you on Tuesday, December 3 at JJ Market