THAILAND DAY FESTIVAL 2006 IS CANCELED.

 

Sunday, June 4, 2006 RAIN OR SHINE; 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

 

King Bhumibol Adulyadej Square at Harvard Square in

Cambridge, Massachusetts

We all Thai, American government agencies and businesses are organizing an authentic and high profile Thailand Day worthy for the Celebration of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej's the 60 th Anniversary in Accession to the Throne. Thailand Day will create awareness of the fact that His Majesty the King is the longest reign of any of the present world's monarchs and ONLY monarch born in the United States of America , Cambridge , Massachusetts .

The event will be held on Sunday, June 4, 2006 from 10:00 am to 6:00 PM. Thai culture is the theme of this event. We wish to show as much as our beautiful culture to the people in New England and tourists of Cambridge. Thailand Day will present “authentic Thai culture”. The festival will begin with the Buddhist religious ceremony, offering alms to the monks at 10:30 AM. We offer the best market place for your shopping and information about Thailand at the festival. The shopping booths will be opened at 10:00 AM. You can buy Thai food to offer to the monks. If you are interested in performing meditation, you can meet the monks at their “dhutanga umbrella-tents”. Thai cultural parade will starts at noon time from the King Square follows Eliot Street, to J.F.K Street, turn on Brattle Street and comeback on the other side of Eliot Street to end at the King Square. The Mayor of Cambridge, Honorable Kenneth E. Reeves will ride Thai Sam-lor (tricycle) at the end of parade to preside opening.
 

Thailand Day will present authentic Thai food that you may not find in any restaurant. The festival will present food and crafts for each region of Thailand for example; Northern is presented by Chiangmai pavilion, Southern is presented by Phuket pavilion, Northeastern is presented by Korat pavilion, Eastern is presented by Trad pavilion and Central is presented by Bangkok and Ayudthaya pavilions. . You will find many symbolic and signature food of each region to be unique and interesting.

     

The famous Thai sports, Taklaw and Thai boxing will be performed. Boston Muay Thai Academy will perform Thai boxing (muay Thai). Thai dances of each region will be performed all day. His Majesty King is also a musician. He composed many jazz songs since he was young. The Jazz band will play Jazz music composed by His Majesty King every hour.

Thailand Day is the best education place about Thai culture. Bring you friends and family to join us! Sunday, June 4. You will enjoin eating, shopping, and entertainment. Let's celebrate the King of Thailand's 60 th anniversary in accession to the throne at Harvard Square with us. This is a very unique and once in a life time opportunity to show the love to our beloved king as well as helping preserves a piece of Thai history in Massachusetts.


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The King of Thailand Birthplace Foundation (KTBF) is a non-profit corporation and a public charity, incorporated in 1998 under 501(c)(3) in Massachusetts , U.S.A. KTBF is striving to establish museum, library, and cultural center, which will serve as a place where Thai people and the community as a whole can learn more about the life and works of King Rama IX. As a cultural center, it will serve as a multipurpose meeting hall and reception site, Thai learning center, and a retail shopping area.

Our finance relies on the public support. Therefore, your support will help us achieve the goal. Your contribution is tax-deductible. Please help preserve this piece of Thai history. It is a very unique opportunity and once in a lifetime that you can show your love and respect to our beloved king.

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The King of Thailand Birthplace Foundation (KTBF)              
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Burlington, MA 01803

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