09 December 2009

Christmas Decor in Bangkok, part 1

With the holidays in full swing, I thought I'd take a couple posts to share Bangkok's Christmas decor. Like everything here, presentation is key. The scale is massive, the glitter and sparkles are abundant and, in some cases, the tackiness over the top. The following images are all from within one of Bangkok's "lifestyle" shopping centers. The tree towers over four stories tall and the toy soldier sits next to it towering three stories tall. The bells swing festively overhead as classic carols trumpet over the sound system.








































And, another glimpse at Bangkok's Christmas decor coming up in a couple of days. Get ready for the wackier side of holiday life in the Big Mango.

Happy Holidays (more recipes coming in the New Year... the kitchen is churning out Christmas cookies now!).

9 comments:

  1. These are beautiful pictures. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. The anticipation of seeing the "wackier side" is going to have me checking your blog every hour until you post again. After spending three months in "The Big Mango" I have great memories of wacky Thai moments. Bangkok is such a bizarre and beautiful city. Merry Christmas to you!

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  3. Wonderful photos--love them!! I'm all about the wacky and tacky,fun to observe as long as they aren't in my front yard.

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  4. That is the largest indoor tree I've ever seen! Beautiful.

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  5. It's fun to see the decorations hanging in other countries at this time of year. Thanks! I can't wait to see part 2.

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  6. Look at that toy soldier! The escalator in the background looks like a miniature model. I wish I was there to see it. Enjoy your tropical holiday!

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  7. Hang an open sign on your kitchen again please! I missed the recipe.

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  8. I am so stunned at all the decorations and lights. And the magnitude of it. For a country of only 1% Christians, they really do go all out.

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