Ban Pong 130th Anniversary: Soft Power, Food & Art Fest for Tourism Boost

MGR Online•Society•1d ago

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Ban Pong district is set to celebrate its 130th anniversary with a grand festival featuring ethnic diversity, local cuisine, and art to invigorate tourism and the local economy.

•Ban Pong District in Ratchaburi is organizing a major celebration for its 130th anniversary.
•The festival, "130 Years of Ban Pong 'City of Beautiful People' Food and Famous Products Festival, 2026," will highlight 5 ethnic groups, local textiles, art, culture, and food.
•The event aims to boost the local economy and tourism in Ratchaburi, running from July 2-4, 2026.

Overview

•The grand celebration for Ban Pong's 130th anniversary is scheduled from July 2-4, 2026.
•The event "130 Years of Ban Pong 'City of Beautiful People' Food and Famous Products Festival, 2026" is organized to foster pride and celebrate the anniversary.
•The festival will showcase famous foods, local textiles, and the art and culture of 5 ethnic groups.
•The festival aims to stimulate grassroots economy and tourism in Ratchaburi Province.
•A highlight includes a parade of "5 Ethnic Group Nang Ram Dancers" involving over 400 participants.
•The event promotes Soft Power derived from cultural roots, embracing modernity and diversity, including LGBTQ+ representation.
•Youth will participate in the "Ban Pong District Youth Competition and Special Abilities Show, 2026" and the "Little Miss Ban Pong 'City of Beautiful People', 2026" contest.
•Street art and live spray painting activities are planned to establish Ban Pong as a new art-themed tourist landmark.

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Key Entities

Place

Ban Pong(บ้านโป่ง)

A district in Ratchaburi Province, Thailand, celebrating its 130th anniversary.

Ratchaburi Province(จังหวัดราชบุรี)ℹ️

The province where Ban Pong district is located, which is set to benefit from the economic and tourism boost.

Person

Ms. Kulthida Phaya(นางสาวกุลธิดา พยา)

District Chief of Ban Pong, who announced the upcoming 130th-anniversary celebration.

Law

Soft Powerℹ️

A concept being promoted through cultural initiatives like ethnic diversity and art during the Ban Pong anniversary.

Organization

OTOPℹ️

One Tambon One Product, a government initiative promoting local products that will be featured at the Ban Pong festival.

LGBTQℹ️

A community represented at the festival to showcase inclusivity and diversity in Ban Pong.