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Thai Food and Cultural Festival 2014 in Canberra (events)

6/9/2014

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Thai Dancers at the Thai Food and Cultural Festival, image by Liz Posmyk, Good Things
Spring is perhaps the most beautiful of the four seasons that we enjoy here in Canberra, the capital city of Australia. Perhaps as a celebration of sunshine and warmer days, there are festivals and events galore — including Floriade and Nightfest, the Canberra International Film Festival, The Canberra Latin Dance Festival, Tidbinbilla Extravaganza, as well as — perhaps one of my absolute favourites — the Thai Food and Cultural Festival, which is held at Sala Thai on the grounds of the Royal Thai Embassy.

Mark your diaries for this one, folks, as it is one of the highlights of the festival calendar and promises a great day out for young and old alike. In fact,  I would go as far as to say that it is too good a thing to miss!

This year, the Festival will take place on Sunday, 21 September between 11am and 5.00pm. The Royal Thai Embassy is located at 111 Empire Circuit in Yarralumla, ACT. Entry to the Festival is free. 

Thai culture is the focus of the event, which features Thai dance, music and martial arts. There are fun activities for children, with games and prizes to be won. Several of Canberra's best Thai restaurants set up marquees and sell a range of sumptuous foods, as my postcards from the 2013 event will show. I don't know about you, but after looking at these photos my mouth is watering already! 

My recommendations are that you take a picnic rug, wear layers of clothing (as the weather can quickly change from warm to cool), slap on sunscreen and a hat, and, perhaps, take bottles of drinking water with you. Oh, and please don't park on the median strip in the centre of Adelaide Avenue, as you will run the risk of (a) receiving a parking infringement or, worse still, (b) getting hit by a car as you cross that extremely busy road!

For more information about events and happenings in and around Canberra, pop into the Visit Canberra web site.

Postcards from the 2013 Thai Food and Cultural Festival...

H.E. Mr Maris Sangiampongsa, Ambassador of Thailand, gives his welcome address at the 2013 Festival
H.E. Mr Maris Sangiampongsa, Ambassador of Thailand, gives his welcome address at the 2013 Festival
Sawasdee, a Thai welcome greeting in the beautiful gardens of the Royal Thai Embassy in Canberra
Thai welcome greeting

A celebration of Thai culture...

Statue at the Royal Thai Embassy Canberra
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Thai kick boxing!
Thai Kick Bozing
Thai Dancers at the Royal Thai Embassy, Canberra

A celebration of Thai food...

Carved watermelon by Liz Posmyk
Thai green papaya salad
Thai fish cakes!
Sweet chilli sauce anyone?
Sesame balls at the Thai Food and Cultural Festival
Fiery chillies with coriander
Thai cakes cooked on the grill
Noodle wrapped prawns
Coconut milk drink with pandan

Poppies at the Royal Thai Embassy Canberra

Tell me dear readers, is Thai food a favourite of yours too? Is there a festival at the Royal Thai Embassy in your part of the world? Perhaps you've been to Thailand. Do please share your stories with me.
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Maureen link
6/9/2014 01:07:46 pm

I would rip my right arm off to attend that festival. :) I love Thai food and the dancing and martial arts - lucky you!!

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Lizzy
16/9/2014 06:46:33 am

Maureen, my friend, we have got to work out a way to get you down here next Spring!

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Glamorous Glutton link
7/9/2014 01:24:27 am

This looks like an amazing event with fabulous food.

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Lizzy
16/9/2014 06:46:52 am

Oh GG, it is the best day out! One of our favourites!

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Gourmet Getaways link
7/9/2014 04:24:28 am

This show is very interesting! You took great shots that tell the story by just looking at the photos.

Julie
Gourmet Getaways

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Lizzy
16/9/2014 06:47:04 am

Thank you, Julie! : )

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Liz link
7/9/2014 01:55:54 pm

Wow, the food looks incredible! There is nothing like that around here...I think I need to come to Australia :)

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Lizzy
16/9/2014 06:47:20 am

Wouldn't it be just grand if you could, Liz : )

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kellie@foodtoglow link
7/9/2014 10:27:21 pm

I LOVE Thai food but I don't think we have anything like this colourful festival to celebrate all things Thai. Great photos that you have shared, Liz. It looks like a fantastic and delicious event!

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Lizzy
16/9/2014 06:47:38 am

Kellie, thank you... you'd love this event by the sounds of things!

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Martine @ Chompchomp link
15/9/2014 11:31:05 am

Such a beautiful country with people who always have time to smile. We have loved our many trips to Thailand and its so nice to be able to have some of that joy back here in Aus. What a wonderful festival.

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Lizzy
16/9/2014 06:47:52 am

Martine, thanks so much!

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Anna @ shenANNAgans link
17/9/2014 04:44:57 pm

Oh I heart the bajinkas out of Thai food, and very fond of the culture too. The Thai are such gentle and kind people. I am visiting Thailand at Christmas time with my Momma. Cant wait! Great pics too Liz. Love the look of the prawn wrapped in fried noodles. Soooooo good!

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Luke Nixon - The Arborist link
1/2/2022 09:15:33 am

After having such a great time submerged in Thai culture and food, head to the travel expo stand to go into the draw to win roundtrip air tickets to the beautiful country and much more.

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