Date: 26 Novebmer – 5 December, 2010
Venue: River Kwai Bridge, Kanchanaburi Province

Each year in late November to early December, the world famous River Kwae Bridge built by Allied prisoners-of-war during World War II , becomes the focal point of celebrations.

This year, Kanchanaburi province is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the River Kwai Bridge Festival and the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II.

Highlights

The Light & Sound Show

“The War is Over…This is a time to Celebrate”, the conceptual theme of this dramatic multi-media presentation, presents various perspectives on the unfortunate tragedy of 65 years ago. The light-and-sound show will be accompanied by music performed by a grand symphonic orchestra from a stage in the middle of the mighty River Kwai.

“Street Show” Space

The setting and decorative theme for this area adjacent to the historic River Kwai Bridge are designed to perfectly convey the event theme. The space is dedicated to captivating street show performances such as the Pantomime show by talented Babymine, the impressive beat box by Police Lieutenant Koravik Chandaen, and other shows presented by Kanchanaburi province.

“Art for Living” Exhibition

The outdoor street-side art exhibition features portrait sketching, painting exhibits and performing arts by contemporary Thai artists from all over the country from 26 November – 5 December 2010.

Tickets for the show, priced at 200, 300 and 500 baht, are available from the following:

The Kanchanaburi Provincial Office
Tel: +66 (0) 3451 2399

The Kanchanaburi Tourism Promotion Society
Tel: +66 (0) 3451 8656

R.S.P. Jumbo Travel Centre
Tel: +66 (0) 81-5868228, (0) 3451 4906

Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand