(19/04/2013)
The year 2013 marks the 231st anniversary of the Rattanakosin, or
Bangkok, period. The Ministry of Culture is joining hands with various
agencies in organizing the celebration of Rattanakosin.The event, called “Culture-led Thailand,” takes place between 20 and 22 April, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., around the Rattanakosin Island, which is well-known as part of Bangkok’s heritage.
According to Culture Minister Sontaya Kunplome, activities during this event include a food fair, khon masked drama, lakhon dance drama, demonstrations of 10 traditional crafts, or chang sip mu, and a traditional old market. Major temples around the area, such as Wat Chana Songkhram, Wat Bovornives, Wat Maha That, and Wat Phra Chetuphon (Wat Pho) welcome all visitors to listen to sermons and pay homage to Buddha images.
Sightseeing tours will be arranged from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to various sites, such as the National Museum, the City Pillar Shrine, Museum Siam, Tha Tian, and Nakhara Phirom Park. A special religious ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, 21 April, at the City Pillar Shrine, in commemoration of the day when the Rattanakosin Kingdom was established.
The history of Rattanakosin dates back to the year 1782, when King Rama I, or Phraphutthayotfa Chulalok the Great, established Bangkok as the capital.
The first king of the Royal House of Chakri, King Rama I built the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha complex, which is now a major landmark of Bangkok and one of the country’s important tourist attractions.
He was born during the Ayutthaya period. Following the destruction of Ayutthaya in 1767, Thai people moved south to Thon Buri to regroup and restore their kingdom. King Rama I at that time was appointed a field commander of King Taksin the Great of the Thon Buri Kingdom.
After the death of King Taksin, he ascended the throne on 6 April 1782, when he was 46 years old. He started to establish Rattanakosin, or Bangkok, as the royal capital. Realizing that Thon Buri, on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, would always be threatened by enemy attacks, he moved the capital from Thon Buri to Bangkok on the east side. The establishment of the new capital was the starting point of the history of Rattanakosin.
Bangkok abounds in cultural and historical sites reflecting the country’s long history and unique culture. Besides touring historical and cultural sites, tourists can also spend an enjoyable time walking around the Rattanakosin Island, the heart of the original city. Foreign visitors and the Thai people can also admire the distinctive beauty of Thai culture and learn about its great history at various places in this city, which has been voted as the best tourism city in Asia for several consecutive years.
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