23 January 2022

The Thai Festival 2021 - Regions of Thailand

The Thai Festival aims to promote Thai food, culture and tourism in Thailand. A perfect opportunity for anyone living or visiting Christchurch to experience the regions of Thailand within their own backyard.

A perfect opportunity for anyone living or visiting Ōtautahi- Christchurch to taste a wide range of authentic Thai food covering entrees, main courses, and desserts from all regions of Thailand.

There will be:

  • Approximately 10 Thai restaurants from across Canterbury are on-site selling their signature Thai dishes.
  • Displays of Thai traditional dance and Thai classical and folk music.
  • An exhibition of Thai boxing or Muay Thai by professional boxers.
  • A beer and wine marquee.
  • Display of tourism to Thailand and information.
  • A cooking demonstration of some popular Thai dishes and Traditional Thai massage on stage.
  • Thai food ingredients, handicrafts, and souvenirs on sale.
  • Many more family-orientated programs.

Proudly supported by: Rata Foundation, Christchurch City Council, Office of Ethnic Communities, ChristchurchNZ, Royal Thai Embassy, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Singha Corporation, Wat Buddasamakkee (Thai Temple), Titan Training Ground, and the Thai Society of Canterbury Inc.

Under the COVID-19 Protection Framework, the My Vaccine Pass is required for entry.

Free
Show on map

A perfect opportunity for anyone living or visiting Ōtautahi- Christchurch to taste a wide range of authentic Thai food covering entrees, main courses, and desserts from all regions of Thailand.

There will be:

  • Approximately 10 Thai restaurants from across Canterbury are on-site selling their signature Thai dishes.
  • Displays of Thai traditional dance and Thai classical and folk music.
  • An exhibition of Thai boxing or Muay Thai by professional boxers.
  • A beer and wine marquee.
  • Display of tourism to Thailand and information.
  • A cooking demonstration of some popular Thai dishes and Traditional Thai massage on stage.
  • Thai food ingredients, handicrafts, and souvenirs on sale.
  • Many more family-orientated programs.

Proudly supported by: Rata Foundation, Christchurch City Council, Office of Ethnic Communities, ChristchurchNZ, Royal Thai Embassy, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Singha Corporation, Wat Buddasamakkee (Thai Temple), Titan Training Ground, and the Thai Society of Canterbury Inc.

Under the COVID-19 Protection Framework, the My Vaccine Pass is required for entry.

Location
Victoria Square, Cnr Colombo and Armagh Streets, Christchurch Central

Other events you may be interested in

Stay connected with the app

Download the What's On app and discover what's on in Ōtautahi Christchurch.

Get it on Google Play Get it on Apple Store

Takiuru ki ā mātou ratonga
Log in to our services