PHRA NAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA MINI LIGHT & SOUND SHOW At Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park

PHRA NAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA
MINI LIGHT & SOUND SHOW
At Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park

August 12, 16, 26 and 30, 2008

September 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2008

Formally known as Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, the ancient city of Ayutthaya, was founded in 1350 by King U-Thong and has remained the capital city of the Kingdom of Siam for 417 years, (from 1350 to 1767.)

During this time, 33 kings of various Siamese dynasties have reigned in Ayutthaya, each contributing to the Kingdom's many cultural treasures. Over time, this magnificent legacy, passed on from generation to generation, has become a unique and most distinctive aspect of Ayutthaya.

At its height of glory, Ayutthaya was one of Asia's most prosperous cities with a proliferation of magnificent temples, palaces and pavilions signifying its wealth and prosperity.

This impressive heritage has become the bedrock of Thai society and has shaped the Thai way of life as it exists today. With a culture and civilization so outstanding and timeless, UNESCO declared the Ayutthaya Historical Park, a cultural World Heritage Site on 13 December 1991.

Contact information:
TAT Central Office — Region 6
Tel: +66 (0) 3524 6076 to 7
Fax: +66 (0) 3524 6078

The Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park
Mobile Mini Light and Sound Show Programme

18:00 Experience a warm welcome to Ayutthaya in front of the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Technical Information Service Center.

18:20 Enjoy the beauty and magnificence of Ayutthaya architecture by moonlight in the form of the Mobile Mini Light and Sound Show in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park.

19:00 View the spectacular cultural performances of the ancient royal court of Ayutthaya and taste delicious royal dishes.

20:00 Stay overnight in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya and embark on a fun-filled tour the following day.

The Amazing Mini Mobile Light and Sound Show Of Ayutthaya at the Ayutthaya Historical Park features a Tram Tour of the many ancient temples, palaces, ruins, historical monuments and other places of interest, of historical or cultural significance.

As the Tram Tour proceeds, narration is provided in English and Thai. Each of the sites enroute are illuminated. In the near future, narration will be available in a selection of 7 international languages.

The Tram Tour takes approximately 40 minutes and ends at Khun Phaen's House, where a traditional dinner of Royal Thai Cuisine is served. Khun Phaen's Thai style house conforms to descriptions in the popular tale Of "Khun Chang Khun Phaen". This ancient folk tale, a love story, depicts the love of 2 men - Khun Chang and Khun Phaen, for the same woman, Wan Thong. In the end, with her love torn between the two men, it ultimately leads to her untimely death.

During dinner, there will be a presentation of a set of unique cultural performances which features Thai Classical Dances, the "Khon" or masked play featuring the Ramakien Epic, as performed in the Royal Courts of the time and also folk dances and folk entertainment.

The Amazing Mini Mobile Light and Sound Show Of Ayutthaya is an ideal product for special groups of approximately 50 persons.

Contact information:
TAT Central Office — Region 6
Tel: +66 (0) 3524 6076-7
Fax: +66 (0) 3524 6078
E-mail: tatyutya@tat.or.th

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