The land of smiles

by Petar PLAMENOV

 10, 11 and 12 June  Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Sofia Boris`s Garden
Space around the Summer stage
11.00 - 18.00

* Thai art - traditional music and folk dances,
*Thai martial arts
* Works of arts and crafts - painted umbrellas, porcelain masks, woven silk and palm leaves, wood carvings, floral motifs of the decorative arts, lacquered objects, creativity invested in creating confectionery
* Workshops in etching of fruits and vegetables,
* Thai cuisine, creating thumbnails, contests for toys and games in different games
* Demonstrations of Muay Thai



Thais do not express emotions, particularly anger or sadness. Thailand is known as 'the land of smiles' and they will always smile or laugh in response to difficult situations which Westerners may find frustrating. This makes Thais hard to read, and it takes a long time for Westerners to really become assimilated into the Thai culture and understand it. People may tell you what they think you want to hear rather than risk upsetting you. This isn't done with the intention of lying or being malicious. Thailand is a very laid-back country and Thais aren't the best time-keepers so don't get expect buses to run on time, or people to turn up when they say they will.
The main religion in Thailand is Theravada Buddhism, but there are also Muslims, Sikhs, Hindus, Christians and other religions in Thailand. Buddhist teachings have had a large effect on the culture and attitude of people in Thailand. There are stunning Buddhist temples which are very interesting to visit. Thai culture is also affected by the different ethnic groups living in Thailand, such as the different hill tribes from China, Tibet, Laos and Myanmar, and the sea gypsies in the south. Thailand is very interesting historically and has some very impressive ancient monuments.



The country that was formerly known as Siam is known for its rich and long history. Thailand is one of the few countries in the world where modern times has not had any effect on its traditions and culture. Culture Of Thailand has traditionally be handed down from one generation to the next. The source of Thai culture and customs are deeply rooted in Buddhist religion, crafts, martial arts and beautiful clothing. Along with this there is the inspiring music with wonderful and exotic Thai dances.

Once can really experience Thai culture by witnessing the Thai classical dance performances. These dances are generally performed by beautiful and elegant Thai ladies wearing exotic and beautifully sewn local Thai costumes. These dance performances are popular not only with tourists but also with the local populace. Many hotels and resorts offer Thai culture dance shows for their foreign visitors as a part of the evening entertainment. Wai, the Thai greeting, is considered as the greatest aspect of Thai culture. Wai is when a person joins both hands to either head or chest level while bending the head slightly towards the hands. This is the way of greeting and is especially done when a younger person greets an older person. It is a sign of respect.

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