From Jan 5-7, various activities focusing on spirituality and health are taking place at Benjakitti Park, Ratchadaphisek Road, so you can kick off 2024 on feel-good notes.
Bangkok Bestival is a collaboration between the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre, One Bangkok, the National Science Museum, Thai Beverage Recycle, Sustainability Expo, Big Tress Foundation, Amarin Corporation and MedPark Hospital.
It promises attendees "first happiness" on the "first Friday" of 2024 through 12 activities that are taking place at Benjakitti Park and Lumpini Park from Jan 5-7, free of charge.
The activity line-up of the second edition of Bangkok Bestival or "Krungthep Dee Tor Jai" in Thai, is as follows;
On Jan 5 at Benjakitti Park
7-8am: An almsgiving ceremony with Buddhist monks.
8-9.30am: A morning yoga and sound bath session. Suitable for all ages.
4-5.30pm: An afternoon yoga and sound bath session.
2-7.30pm: Meesok Farm Market. Shop for healthy produce and plants from small operators.
5-7pm: Live music.
7am-6pm: Recycle or donate unwanted stuff at SX Repartment Store.
On Jan 6 at Benjakitti Park
8-9.30am: A morning yoga and sound bath session.
10am-noon: A morning session of kids tree climbing and chess kids club.
2-4pm: An afternoon session of kids tree climbing and chess kids club.
3.30-5.30pm: A Nature Journey workshop by the National Science Museum.
3.30-5.30pm: A nature walk.
4-5pm: A talk on skincare routine for those with an active lifestyle.
4-5.30pm: An afternoon yoga & sound bath session.
2-7.30pm: Meesok Farm Market.
5-7pm: Live music.
7am-6pm: Recycle or donate unwanted stuff at SX Repartment Store.
On Jan 6 at Lumpini Park
10am-noon: A morning session of chess kids club.
2-4pm: An afternoon session of chess kids club.
3.30-5.30pm: A nature walk.
5-7pm: Live music.
On Jan 7 at Benjakitti Park
8-9.30am: A sermon by Pramaha Vuttichai Wachiramatee.
9.30-11am: A talk on healthcare for your heart from .
10am-noon: A morning session of kids tree climbing and chess kids club.
2-4pm: An afternoon session of kids tree climbing and chess kids club.
2-5pm: A colouring session.
3.30-5.30pm: A nature walk.
4-5pm: A storytime session.
2-7.30pm: Meesok Farm Market.
5-7pm: Live music.
7am-6pm: Recycle or donate unwanted stuff at SX Repartment Store.
On Jan 7 at Lumpini Park
10am-noon: A morning session of chess kids club.
2-4pm: An afternoon session of chess kids club.
3.30-5.30pm: A nature walk.
5-7pm: Live music.
All activities can be enjoyed for free. To reach Benjakitti Park, head for Exit 3 of MRT QSNCC or Exit 4 of BTS Asok. To reach Lumpini Park, head for Exit 1 of MRT Silom or get off at BTS Saladaeng and head to the walkway connecting to MRT Silom. Look up Bangkok Bestival on Facebook.
