- Enhanced third edition will create a new city-center
countdown destination
- Amazing light and sound spectacular on Magnolias Ratchadamri
Boulevard, one of Ratchaprasong's top landmarks, will light up
Bangkok's skyline to celebrate the
festive season
BANGKOK, Dec. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Magnolia
Quality Development Corporation Limited (MQDC), one of
Thailand's leading property
developers, and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Ratchaprasong Square
Trade Association (RSTA), announced today that they are jointly
organizing 'Beautiful Bangkok 2020: A Blossom of Happiness'.
The dazzling light and sound spectacular will turn the landmark
Magnolias Ratchadamri Boulevard tower into a stunning attraction,
lighting up Bangkok's skyline
during the holiday season, culminating with a New Year Countdown
display.
The 'Beautiful Bangkok' annual display is now in its third year.
This year the event has grown with 'The Wonder Flower Land',
featuring a wide range of activities on the square in front of
Magnolias Ratchadamri Boulevard.
'Beautiful Bangkok 2020: A Blossom of Happiness' will
premiere on Monday 16 December 2019
between 6pm and 9pm. The spectacular
continues through to the New Year Countdown on 31 December.
Activities in front of Magnolias Ratchadamri Boulevard are open to
the public from 17 to 31
December 2019 between 6pm and
11pm.
The event aims to enrich the Holiday Season in Ratchaprasong for
Thais as well as international visitors, reinforcing Bangkok as an exciting destination, capturing
the hearts of people from around the world.
Mr. Visit Malaisirirat, CEO of Magnolia Quality
Development Corporation Limited (MQDC), said: "Beautiful
Bangkok 2020 is designed to spread happiness and goodwill to all
and to strengthen the tourism industry of Bangkok and Thailand. We are investing heavily to make
this year's edition even bigger and more spectacular than ever and
are also creating 'The Wonder Flower Land' on the square in front
of Magnolias Ratchadamri Boulevard.
"Advanced AI technology and a highly creative team from
Japan have enabled us to design
and execute a sensational light and sound show. We will project
images onto Magnolias Ratchadamri Boulevard, which is a 60-floor
super-luxury residential complex and a striking Ratchaprasong
landmark with a distinctive design inspired by magnolia
petals."
The event's highlights include an interactive feature to
personalize the light show to the heartbeats of individual
spectators.
MQDC has organized a 'Beautiful Bangkok Free Shuttle' service
running along Ratchadamri, Rama IV, and Siam Square to provide
additional convenience throughout the Festive Season.
A photography contest will also seek out the best images of
'Beautiful Bangkok 2020: A Blossom of Happiness'. The overall
winner will receive a Leica camera. Other prizewinners will have
their images reproduced by TAT as postcards to promote tourism. The
winning photos will be chosen by TAT and MQDC for their
composition, beauty, energy, and creativity.
Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism Authority of
Thailand, said: "Bangkok and Thailand have been preferred destinations
globally thanks to our diversity of tourist attractions that appeal
to all types of tourists, whatever their lifestyle and interests.
'Beautiful Bangkok 2020: A Blossom of Happiness' is another major
event with universal appeal and visual richness to further enhance
our city's appeal."
Mr. Chai Srivikorn, President of RSTA, said:
"Ratchaparasong Square is an important city center tourism,
business, and commercial district visited daily by over 600,000
people, rising to 900,000 in high season. The previous two editions
of Beautiful Bangkok were major magnets for Thai and foreign
visitors. Business owners in the area have prepared a wide range of
activities this year in a joint effort to delight and entertain
everyone, reinforcing Ratchaprasong's status as the region's top
shopping and lifestyle destination."
For show times of 'Beautiful Bangkok 2020: A Blossom of
Happiness' and photo contest rules, go to www.mqdc.com
or https://www.facebook.com/mqdcforallwellbeing/
Magnolia Quality Development Corporation (MQDC) develops,
invests in, and manages residential, mixed-use, and 'theme'
developments, including retail and hotels, to premium international
standards under brands such as Magnolias, Whizdom, The Aspen Tree,
Mulberry Grove, and The Forestias. The company operates under the
concept of 'For All Well-Being', and has a strong commitment to
sustainability and social responsibility. For more information,
please visit www.mqdc.com
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) works to make
Thailand a preferred destination
in a sustainable way, helping lead the way in setting a direction
for all stakeholders in promoting Thailand's tourism. Making Thailand a preferred destination in a
sustainable way means making Thailand one of the world's top destinations
chosen by tourists while promoting practices that balance economic,
social, and environmental responsibilities. TAT conducts marketing
and public relations activities that highlight the attractiveness
of Thailand's tourism offerings
and promote sustainable income distribution in the tourism value
chain.
Ratchaprasong Square Trade Association (RSTA) is an
association of business owners in the Ratchaprasong Square area
currently led by Mr. Chai Srivikorn, its president. The association
aims to reinforce the Ratchaprasong Square area as one of the
world's preeminent business, shopping, and tourism destinations.
The area spans 1,020,000 sq m and is connected by the elevated
Ratchaprasong Walk, linking 23 buildings in the Ratchaprasong
Square area and covering a distance of over 1 km.
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