La Fte Bangkok is among the most impressive cultural events in Bangkok, Thailand. It celebrates not just art but also the long and historic relationship between the two nations, France and Thailand. It is one of the key highlights in the countrys cultural diary and there are a number of extraordinary events taking place during the festival. Over the years the Fete Bangkok has become part and parcel of the citys cultural scene and every year it attracts more than 400,000 spectators from across the globe. Those who attend the feast will have a firsthand experience of both Asian as well as western culture and a mlange of the same resulting in some unique creations.
The festival was first held in 2004 and over the years it has become increasingly popular among visitors to Thailand as well as those who are interested in the cultural scene. It is organized by the Alliance franaise de Bangkok in collaboration with the French Embassy in Thailand. The festival has become very popular particularly among both French and Thai artists as it provides a great platform to perform their unique talents to a diverse audience.
The fest has become internationally renowned and well known for the fact that it provides opportunities to the local artists thereby uplifting the local cultural scene and the talents of the artists. There are a number of programmes that take place parallel to the event that include a variety of areas such as cinema, performing arts, visual arts and also gastronomy. During the festival one can enjoy a wide variety of performances that include modern dance, miming, puppetry, theatre and also music. There are also visual feasts related to fashion, history, ethnicity and even conflict.
Usually almost any
Bangkok hotel would have guests arriving for the event indicating the popularity of the festival. There is many a
Sukhumvit hotel that an art enthusiast can choose from to stay during the event. Among them the Grand Millennium Bangkok takes a special place as it is located in one of the citys most central areas providing easy access to everything that a visitor would need. From this hotel the venue of la fte Bangkok is also easily accessible for the tourist.
