BANGKOK:Thousands of Bangkok residents and tourists on Tuesday (Jan 21) flocked to Bangkok's famous China Town to shop for the coming Chinese New Year, which will kick off on Jan 25 this Saturday.
Many Thai shoppers sorted meat and fruits as well as items for ancestral worships in various stores to welcome the Year of the Rat.The Thai Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday that according to market mechanism, during the Chinese New Year period, prices of pork have increased by about 10%.The Ministry of Commerce also said that sales of joss paper in the shapes of cash and different material goods have dropped due to the awareness on smog pollution.
At corners of China Town streets, Chinese communities have geared up for the Chinese New Year celebration with Chinese-themed performances, lion dance and deity worshiping. According to Thai-Chinese tradition, rituals to worship gods and ancestors will be held on the Chinese New Year's Eve on Friday when family members gather at shrines and temples. - Xinhua/Asian News Network
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