Uniting Thai Hearts to Create a Grand Phenomenon on the Chao Phraya River: A Historic Performance That Will Captivate the World - 'The Grand Opening of ICONSIAM' from November 9-11

Uniting Thai Hearts to Create a Grand Phenomenon on the Chao Phraya River A historic performance that will captivate the world's attention ‘The Grand Opening of ICONSIAM’ from November 9-11

• Investing 1 billion baht to create the grand opening of ICONSIAM under the theme “Legendary Party,” reinforcing the idea of “the best of Thailand meets the best of the world.”

• Experience a historic performance and masterpieces created by 7 leading event production companies from Thailand and around the world, joining forces with world-renowned artists, national artists from Thailand, and over 1,000 volunteer performers from across the country.
  
  
• Opening the doors to ICONSIAM, transforming the development of large-scale projects with the concept of ‘Creating Shared Value’ and ‘Co-Creation’ in a way never seen before in the world.
  
  
  

           Bangkok (October 30, 2018) – Today, ICONSIAM, a mega project worth 54 billion baht, announced its readiness to open the doors to this monumental city project symbolizing Thailand's prosperity along the Chao Phraya River. With a budget of over 1 billion baht, it will host the ‘Grand Opening of ICONSIAM’ from November 9-11, 2018. This will mark a significant and historic collaboration, uniting Thai hearts to create a grand phenomenon on the Chao Phraya River that will captivate the world's attention. On November 9, there will be a private event for invited guests, including VIP customers, celebrities, renowned artists, and media from both Thailand and abroad, along with the first 1,000 members of the public from the ICONSIAM Explorer activity and representatives from the surrounding communities. The night will be etched in memory with entertainment from world-class artists such as Choi Siwon, Kim Dong-jun, F4, and a surprise highlight concert featuring globally acclaimed Grammy Award-winning singers, along with over 100 famous Thai celebrities walking the longest red carpet along the Chao Phraya River, including Aum Patchrapa Chaiyachua, Ann Thongprasom, James Jirayu, Weir Sukollawat, Jeab Sopitnapa Chumpanee, Sririta Jensen, Burin Boonvisut, Kalamae Patcharasri Benjamart, Woody Milintachinda, Tony Rakkaen, Buakaw Banchamek, Antoine Pinto, Metinee Kingpayome, Sonya Cooling, Sukwan Boolakul, The Face Men, The Face Winner, Miss Universe Thailand. On November 10-11, the general public will be invited to witness this historic performance, with a special show from F4 on November 10, free for fans.

           Mrs. Chadathip Jootrakul, Director of ICONSIAM Co., Ltd. stated, “ICONSIAM has been created with the intention of honoring the valuable stories and pride from every dimension of being Thai, presented in a form of exquisite modernity, merging the essence of Thai identity and elegance with the best of the world, all gathered in one place, a city of glory that combines the best of Thailand with the best of the world, showcasing Thai culture to the global stage. ICONSIAM has transformed the development of a destination project with the concept of ‘Creating Shared Value’ and ‘Co-Creation,’ which we have made a reality in a tangible, full-scale manner never seen before anywhere in the world.”

           “ICONSIAM is a ‘destination’ born from a grand collaboration of national creative minds, from the hearts of many capable Thais from communities across the country, the business sector, and government agencies, along with experts from various fields from many countries who love Thailand, totaling over 1,000 creative collaborators, all of whom share the desire to create a new symbol representing the imagination of the era, enhancing Thai pride and helping to pass on the beauty of Thai culture to future generations, while also allowing visitors from around the world to fall in love with and be impressed by Thailand even more,” Mrs. Chadathip added.

Historic Performance on the Chao Phraya River  Highlights in the “Grand Opening of ICONSIAM”

           Mr. Supachai Chaiwatthasirikul, Managing Director of ICONSIAM Co., Ltd. stated, “The key concepts of ICONSIAM regarding ‘the best of Thailand meets the best of the world’ and ‘Co-Creation’ have been the starting point for creating the ‘Grand Opening of ICONSIAM’ from November 9-11. This has led to a historic collaboration among the top event organizers in Thailand, including Index Creative Village Public Company Limited, CMO Group, Max Image Co., Ltd., Right Man Co., Ltd., Tua Co., Ltd., MQDC Bright Corporation Co., Ltd., in partnership with Intel, the world’s leading technology company, reinforcing the idea of the best of Thailand meeting the best of the world. Additionally, there is a gathering of world-renowned international artists, national artists from various fields, professional performers, and volunteers from across the country, emphasizing the concept of Co-Creation, with over 1,000 contributors creating masterpieces and a historic performance under the theme ‘Legendary Party,’ celebrating the opening of a new grand and exciting chapter, with countless performances taking place across all levels of ICONSIAM.”

The Grand Phenomenon at River Park Along the Chao Phraya River

           Writing a new chapter in history and captivating the world's attention to the Chao Phraya River with a performance where the past, present, and future converge elegantly, blending traditional and contemporary Thai cultural performances with international art, performing alongside the largest drone display in Southeast Asia, creating a grand spectacle above the skies on the Chao Phraya River.

           ICONSIAM begins welcoming guests with a high-class performance showcasing the beauty of Thai art in a blended style, along with the traditional large puppet show, a high-class Thai entertainment form that has existed since the Ayutthaya period, featuring the artistic works of Professor Kamol Tassananchalee, a National Artist of 1997 in the field of visual arts, a distinguished artist in contemporary painting and mixed media, recognized both domestically and internationally, performed by master puppeteers from Wat Kannon, along with a small puppet show performed by skilled puppeteers bringing the characters from literature to life, warmly welcoming guests. Additionally, there will be a world-class performance featuring butterflies and flowers in the form of stilt walkers from Empress Stilt Dance, a famous show troupe from Australia, joining in the grand celebration.

           The highlight performance at River Park along the Chao Phraya River is the show “Eternal Prosperity – โรจนนิรันดร”, a blend of cultural art with modernity to reflect the prosperity of the past that has been passed down to the present, the advancement, and the brilliance of the future where prosperity will spread widely. The riverside area will be transformed into a grand performance stage with exquisite sculptures designed by Ajarn Chalermchai Khositphiphat, installed above a large performance area of over 1,000 square meters, accommodating a blend of traditional Thai dance, contemporary Thai dance, international dance, and acrobatic performances, with collaborative design from leading national institutions, accompanied by music from the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Associate Professor Dr. Sukree Jaroensuk, performing a piece specially composed for ICONSIAM titled ICON of DREAMS, with melodies composed by Dr. Narong Prangcharoen in collaboration with Mr. Sarawut Lertpanitnuch, and lyrics by Mr. Donchai Boonyaratwetch, with the honor of Ajarn Thanis Sriklinthee performing the Thai flute.

           The performance “Eternal Prosperity – โรจนนิรันดร” will also feature the first-ever floating museum in Thailand, “Siri Mahasamut Ship”, a massive ancient trading ship returning to sail on the Chao Phraya River once again, in a new dimension combining cutting-edge technology, the pinnacle of grandeur through collaboration with Intel, a world-leading technology company, creating stunning visuals in the sky with over 1,500 drones, marking the first drone display in Thailand and the largest in Southeast Asia, surpassing the Winter Olympics in South Korea last year, forming a procession and illuminating images representing the identity of the Siam country, along with a concert performance by world-renowned singers, musicians, and songwriters, Grammy Award winners, and one of the most successful entertainers in the world, performing alongside over 500 amateur performers from across Thailand, concluding with the longest water dance in Southeast Asia. This performance will take place approximately from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM, blending with a stunning Lighting Show on two luxurious residential buildings, ‘Magnolias Waterfront Residences’ and ‘The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok’, shining brightly to convey pride in the valuable and elegant Thai identity.

The Grand Celebration Across All Areas Inside ICONSIAM

           A thrilling and stunning performance combining dance and acrobatics, designed to reflect the beautiful art of Thai craftsmanship and flower garland making, to express joy in welcoming guests to ICONSIAM with heartfelt hospitality at the central hall on M floor of ICONSIAM, spectacular as never before, with a grand performance stage over 17 meters high, adorned with intricate patterns and large flower garlands, featuring specially designed dance performances along with acrobatic displays and aerial acts by acrobats from China and musical performances by the Ek Rong band, conducted by Ajarn Jiraporn Angsawanont, a renowned musician and composer, along with talented musicians from various countries, and singing by the Thai DIVA Ms. Kob Sawanit Nawapan.

           The performance “Sopha Aporn Pan – Contemporary Creations” on the first floor showcases works from the significant collaboration of four leading Thai designers: Mr. Jirathat Sapphisankul, Mr. Vicharavich Akrasanti, Mr. Theera Chantasawat, and Mr. Platt Srilalitsroi, creating exquisite Thai silk fabric art installations named Concentration, which convey through contemporary innovations that blend traditional tie-dye techniques, thus achieving a universal modernity while retaining a clear identity, just like ICONSIAM.

The best performances from 5 countries that are hard to find

           The first-ever food decoration performance on high fashion in Thailand by creating a menu from Tom Wolfe (Tom Wolfe) world-renowned celebrity chef from England, collaborating with Sarapol Chawapattanakul, a Thai designer and owner of the SORAPOL brand, known and recognized in the international fashion industry, creating a Haute Couture Collection that will be stunningly beautiful and satisfying with exquisite cuisine at the ICONLUXE area on the first floor.

           A special magic show by world-class magicians for the first time in Thailand, combined with high-level ballet performances from world-class ballet dancers, creating a stunning story specially crafted for ICONSIAM at the ICONLUXE area on the first floor, led by Charlie Mag, one of the most successful young magicians from Spain, famous for his challenging dove magic act, and a holder of numerous international magician awards, collaborating with Vinz, another famous magician from France who has performed for luxury brands worldwide, presenting a special magic show leading to the discovery of the beauty of high-level ballet art from world-class ballet dancers from Russia’s Mariinsky Theatre, the most renowned in the history of Russian art, directed by Erika Lemay / PHYSICAL POETRY from Canada.

A significant collaboration for the first time in history

Among the top event creators in Thailand and around the world

           Mr. Kriangkan Kanjanapokin, Co-CEO of Index Creative Village Public Company Limited, the only Thai event company ranked 7th in the world according to Special Events Magazine in the United States, stated, “This is an unprecedented opening phenomenon. The challenge we received from ICONSIAM is that this is not just a project opening, but a city opening. ICONSIAM and the event creators, both Thai and international, are determined to create a grand city opening phenomenon at a world-class level and make Thais proud.”