Of zodiac creature and digital angpao
Don’t miss the last three days of the “Siam Delightful Chinese New Year” or the special “Digital Angpao (Red Envelope)” that allows you to give your blessings away via such platforms as Facebook. It’s spread over Siam Paragon, Siam Center and Siam Centre and runs though Sunday.
Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana graciously attended the opening and the event was also joined celebrities Hataithep Theerathada, Padapassorn Padapiladdhanun, Kleddao Panichsamai, Sopitnapa Chumpanee, MR Chanladda Yukol, Prakarn Raiva, Wantita Liewchalermwong, Lina Leenutaphong, Pimpisa Chamanan, and Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying.
The Chinese New Year drum show was fronted by starlet Nicha Nattanicha and interspersed with a graceful dance performed by native Chinese dancers and a Chinese lion dance featuring Mario Maurer, the biggest Thai heartthrob for Chinese fans.
Nine hundred and ninety-nine coloured sculpted lanterns symbolising prosperity and wealth are on show at Parc Paragonas are 12 Chinese zodiac animals measuring 2.5 metres in height surrounding the 5-metre-tall pooch-shaped centrepiece marking the Year of the Dog
And don’t miss the special offers that are up for grabs through March 11 or the Chinese lion parade who will be giving out red envelopes until Sunday. They’re well worth having as they are loaded with Bt9 million worth of discount coupons and gift cards, courtesy of over 500 popular shops in the three shopping centres.
