Gracefully over the ice
A stunning 'Swan Lake' opens this year's International Festival of Dance & Music
Bangkok's 13th International Festival of Dance & Music had a stunning opening night with Swan Lake on Ice peformed by the Imperial Ice Stars.
This year, the festival, which began in 1999 in celebration of His Majesty's Sixth Cycle Birthday, celebrates His Majesty's Seventh Cycle Birthday.
HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn graciously presided over the gala event.
Thailand Cultural Centre saw a full house as guests in their best evening attire turned out for the opening night of the festival; an event that is high on Bangkok's social calendar. A cocktail reception prior to the show at the small auditorium welcomed corporate sponsors, diplomats and high profile socialites.
The two-act ballet on ice by Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, UK, put on stage many world, European and National championship skaters to tell the classic tale of love, betrayal, magic and intrigue. The stunning feats and the lavish backdrops had the audience gasping.
