Hua Hin Municipality to Celebrate 100th Anniversary

Hua Hin Municipality to Celebrate 100th Anniversary
To celebrate its 100th anniversary and the establishment of its municipality on 1 October 2009, Hua Hin is preparing various festivities throughout this year, according to Hua Hin Mayor Mr. Jira Pongphaiboon, members of Hua Hin Municipality and the Nation Group Managing-Director Mr. Thanachai Theerapattanawong.

Now, the organizers are planning several activities for the occasion. To name but a few are Hua Hin VIP Train Live Concert, Hua Hin Fair and Hua Hin Film Festival. Besides, there will be a concert on the beach in which over 100 artists from Thailand and many other countries are joining.

The Hua Hin VIP Train Live Concert, organized by Oriental Express Standard, will provide a luxurious trip around Hua Hin. A banquet will be held during the trip to many well-preserved architectural heritage of the city.

The Hua Hin Fair, starting from April to May, will see a show of both traditional and current fashion trends in Thailand.

The Hua Hin Live Concert will see the biggest car rally ever from Bangkok to Hua Hin. Music lovers will enjoy a concert performed by many fine artists in romantic atmosphere.

Movie buffs will be pleased to join in the Hua Hin Film Festival where short films using Hua Hin as a shooting location are screened. There is also a movie competition and the awarding winning film will be showed in Hua Hin and the upcoming World Film Festival in Bangkok.

Besides the festive activities, Hua Hin authorities will carry out a project of tree planting as a humble offer to His Majesty the King. Also, a book to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Hua Hin will be released. The publication recounts the history of this beautiful beachfront town much favored by Thai and foreign vacationers and gives detailed information on local tourist attractions.

The festivities, all planned in the beginning of February, aim to commemorate both the 100th anniversary and founding of the municipality of Hua Hin. Moreover, visitors who join the special occasion will gain an insight about the long-standing history of Hua Hin. Also, since it is expected that more tourists, both Thais and foreigners, will come to Hua Hin for all the year long, local economy will hopefully be boosted.