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The iconic Thai Street Market (Sawasdee Bahrain) is back, offering citizens and residents an opportunity to explore the cuisine and culture that the popular Asian country has to offer.
Around 20 vendors are participating in the three-day event, which starts today under this year’s theme, Thailand’s Iconic Floating Market, to celebrate the country’s festivals, films, martial arts (Muay Thai), food and fashion.
Some of the products that will be sold at the market include, traditional Thai food and tea (Pad Thai and coconut ice-cream), Thai Oud, cosmetics and more.
All three days will also be packed with traditional performances and activities and the last day of the festival (Saturday) will feature the screening of a renowned Thai film, Ong Bak at Cineco Juffair, at 3pm.
Guests can also enjoy arts and crafts workshops and a fruit carving workshop.
Timings for each day:
l May 30 (Thursday) – 4pm to 11pm, with an opening ceremony at 5pm.
l May 31 (Friday) – 10am to 11pm
l June 1 (Saturday) – 10am to 10pm
The event runs until June 1.
