Bangkok River Festival 2025: Water Light and Shadow Art at Arun Temple

One night at the edge of the Chao Phraya on Loi Krathong Day, the bells from Arun Temple rang in the cold wind of November. People poured in from all over the city for the "Bangkok River Festival 2025," a festival of water, art and faith that shone in the heart of the shore.

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🌧️ From a glimpse, into the full story. 🌧️

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Prasang Wat Dawn at night

Bright as gold melts into the river. The lights from the opposite side stretch into streaks in the air, floating a faint incense candle smell mixed with the sounds of the people who came to Loi Krathong, which is hidden from the original Thai space and performance.

The pantomime when Hanuman caught Suphan. 🎭

A grand but grandiose performance of every rhythm, the loud sound of the buzz synchronized with the shadow of the prasad, became this year's memory.

Small drama puppet. 🎎

Three people, one puppet. Every movement is alive, the light reflects on the wooden face like there is a hidden soul.

and other shows that fill the Krathong Moment under the "Conservation of Water, Conservation of Culture" concept.

Invite people to float from natural materials and open up space for young artists to inherit Thai art through contemporary performances as a beautiful extension between the past and the future. 🌿

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🪧 November 3-5, 2025 (5 p.m.-10 p.m.)

🗺️ Wat Arunawaram, Rajasthan Cathedral, Thonburi, Bangkok

🚕 Easy to travel by express boat Chao Phraya, get down to Tha Tien and ferry to Arun Temple.

Or MRT, Chai Field Station, and then shipbuilding.

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One more thing: This year is a busy night. I think it's a great opportunity to visit the Dawn Temple during the night. You can usually see it from a distance. This time you can take a close walk through the area. It's a great experience. 🕊️

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