The light show, which has “Inspirational Illumination” as its theme, is open from Monday to Thursday between 6 and 10pm and from Friday to Sunday until 11pm.

“The concept of the ‘Thailand Illumination Festival 2017’ was inspired by the Luminous Garden Lighting Festival in Japan, which each city holds during every winter, with their own distinct displays and styles. Consequently, this attracts a lot of tourism to places like amusement parks and shopping malls, but also to the city streets themselves where the beautiful lighting is on full display. It has become one of Japan’s winter traditions,” said Yuiji Matsuyama, president of Apollo (Thailand).

“Therefore, we planned to organise this festival in Bangkok, creating a tourist attraction in the heart of the city to help promote the tourism industry in Thailand. This is the key to stimulating the Thai economy. It is also intended as a social activity that fosters a sense of sharing among our staff and the public, as well as giving everyone an opportunity to make merit through donating to charity. In addition to proceeds going from the revenue from sales of food, there are also fun games, which will bring income and donations to a number of important and beneficial foundations. We were only able to make this event possible due to the efforts and willingness on the part of Apollo Oil (Thailand) to express in a practical way our concern for the community and to benefit society.”

The festival is not only a showcase of dazzling illuminations and sculptures illuminated with more than a million of LED lights on a 39-rai plot of land but also commemorates His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej and honours His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun.

The event features the exhibition, “The King of Our Heart”, a fabulous light and sound display presenting the royal compositions of His Majesty the late King. Visitors can also play charitable games and taste street food from over 30 leading restaurants. A part of proceeds will go to Chaipattana Foundation and Siriraj Foundation.

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