via Bangkok Post, 16 April 2020: The city of Bangkok turns 238 next week, and this article in the Bangkok Post highlights some of the city’s historical sites and places.
t will be the quietest celebration for the coming anniversary of Bangkok. The capital will reach its 238th year on April 21. During the past years, the Ministry of Culture hosted traditional performances, light and sound shows and exhibitions to mark the anniversary in various places.
But that will not happen this year due to social distancing, which is key to slowing down the spread of Covid-19. The ministry called off the plan for the celebration. Places we may want to visit for worshipping guardians of the city like the City Pillar Shrine or to ask for blessings from the Emerald Buddha image in the Emerald Buddha Temple are closed at least until the end of this month.
Nevertheless, it is an auspicious day, and Life would like to highlight some historical places and culture that have existed since Bangkok was named the capital more than two centuries ago.
Source: Always auspicious
