Queen’s Birthday – Honouring Queen Sirikit

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Thailand is one of few countries in the world that still has a monarchy, and aptly celebrates it with pomp and circumstance. All cities in Thailand roll out a grand array of celebrations to honour their most beloved royal consort to the king, Queen Sirikit. The festivities draw huge crowds each year, and visitors might want to enjoy the occasion from a fine Phuket resort. The Anantara Phuket Resort Thailand offers guests luxury villas for a choice Phuket beach resort experience that will allow them to soak in the celebrations with style. Thailand has a traditional monarchy with active members of the royal family, who are all engaged in various charitable and social projects. Queen Sirikit is a most beloved member to the Thai populace, and is well known for her extensive charitable work, her writing talent and her tireless efforts to promote tolerance and understanding of the country’s Muslim minority. The Queen’s birthday is observed on August 12, which is also when the nation celebrates of Mother’s Day, and Phuket in particular unfurls a grandiose set of activities to honour her highness. Last year, the city planted a tree to honour the Queen and to promote environmental awareness. In further promotion of sustainability, a million juvenile shrimp and other young marine animals were released into the canal. The themes of the celebrations usually focus on similar “life” endeavours, which include alms offerings, art competitions, award ceremonies, and traditional Thai ceremonies that pay homage to the Queen. The celebrations last all day, and are topped off by glorious candle light ceremonies and fantastic fireworks displays that light up the Thai skies in multi-hued fire bands. A fitting tribute to a truly inspiring public figure.

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