Thailand government agencies are holding a national
celebration to commemorate the 60th birthday of HRH Crown Prince Maha
Vajiralongkorn.
Culture Ministry Inspector General Sahawat Naenna
said a nationwide campaign to commemorate the completion of HRH the
Crown Prince’s fifth cycle birthday is planned in Bangkok and in spots
around the country starting July 27 and running through December.
Culture Minister Sukumol Kunplome said that a special
song has been composed to honor the Crown Prince. She said traditional
music shows, merit-making ceremonies and many other activities will be
held.
Events planned include an art exhibition at the
Bunditpatanasilpa Institute in Bangkok. A special concert was held at
the Thailand Cultural Center July 21-22. Locally, Deputy Mayor Ronakit
Ekasingh said the city is planning its own activities to celebrate the
occasion.
The Ministry of Information and Communications
Technology also joined in, launching the CrownPrince60.com website to
mark the occasion. On the website, visitors will see six photos chosen
by HRH the Crown Prince users can send as postcards to His Royal
Highness.
HRH the Crown Prince
opens the ceremonial curtain, to reveal the RVYC signboard inaugurating
the new clubhouse in 2005.
In addition, Thailand Post Company has prepared a
special set of stamps to commemorate the birthday. A total of 700,000
stamps will be available July 28.
Royal commemorations begin July 28, when a Buddha
image devoted to HRH the Crown Prince will be enshrined at the royal
nine-tiered umbrella throne, Amarin Winitchai Hall, with complete state
ceremonial requirements.
Their Majesties the King and Queen will arrive at the
Royal Palace from Siriraj Hospital with HRH the Crown Prince, entering
through Wiset Chaisree gate, Piman Chaisree gate and the royal vehicle
will be parked at Phra Thawan Thaewet Raksa.
Royal family members will light candles by the Lord
Buddha image and present talipot fans, honoring HRH the Crown Prince to
the Supreme Patriarch committee of 61 monks. The Supreme Patriarch,
after having blessed, will request to initiate the prayers and shower
holy water.
His Royal Highness Crown
Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn goes through pre-flight preparations before
takeoff on a special Buddhist Pilgrimage Flight he piloted to India.
After the completion of the prayers, HM the King, HM
the Queen and HRH the Crown Prince will light candles and receive
blessing from the Supreme Patriarch, Wat Paak Naam, and HRH the Crown
Prince will present monk robes and worshipping items.
HRH Prince Vajiralongkorn will be blessed by HM the
King before the royal monk committee will complete the religious
ceremony followed by Their Majesties taking their leave.
Website to send birthday wishes to HRH Crown Prince
Maha Vajiralongkorn: http://crownprince60.com
People from across the nation also are welcomed to
send birthday wishes through e-cards on the websites of the Culture
Ministry at http://www.culture.go.th and the Office of Contemporary Art
and Culture at http://www.ocac.go.th
The Ministry of Information and
Communications Technology also joined in, launching the
CrownPrince60.com website to mark the occasion. On the website, visitors
will see six photos chosen by HRH the Crown Prince users can send as
postcards to His Royal Highness.
In addition, Thailand Post Company has prepared a
special set of stamps to commemorate the birthday. A total of 700,000
stamps will be available July 28.
Royal commemorations begin July 28, when a Buddha
image devoted to HRH the Crown Prince will be enshrined at the royal
nine-tiered umbrella throne, Amarin Winitchai Hall, with complete state
ceremonial requirements.
Their Majesties the King and Queen will arrive at the
Royal Palace from Siriraj Hospital with HRH the Crown Prince, entering
through Wiset Chaisree gate, Piman Chaisree gate and the
royal vehicle will be parked at Phra Thawan Thaewet Raksa.
Royal family members will light candles by the Lord
Buddha image and present talipot fans, honoring HRH the Crown Prince to
the Supreme Patriarch committee of 61 monks. The Supreme Patriarch,
after having blessed, will request to initiate the prayers and shower
holy water.
After the completion of the prayers, HM the King, HM
the Queen and HRH the Crown Prince will light candles and receive
blessing from the Supreme Patriarch, Wat Paak Naam, and HRH the
Crown Prince will present monk robes and worshipping items.
HRH Prince Vajiralongkorn will be blessed by HM the
King before the royal monk committee will complete the religious
ceremony followed by Their Majesties taking their leave.
Website to send birthday wishes to HRH Crown Prince
Maha Vajiralongkorn: http://crownprince60.com
People from across the nation also are welcomed to
send birthday wishes through e-cards on the websites of the Culture
Ministry at http://www.culture.go.th and the Office of Contemporary Art
and Culture at http://www.ocac.go.th
