We are pleased to announce that Melbourne's 7th Annual Thai Culture and Food Festival will be held at Federation Square and the Riverside Terrace on Sunday 21 March 2010!!
ALSO - We announce ThaiFest@Marysville - On the evening of Friday 19 March and on Saturday 20 March 2010 we are taking the Festival to Marysville Victoria - ravaged by the Black Saturday Bushfires, Marysville and district is now rebuilding its community. The Festival Committee is pleased to announce the special event on 19/20 March 2010 ThaiFest@Marysville - to support the community.
And Sunshine Friends Concert for Marysville - Federation Square Main Stage - evening of Sunday 21 March 2010 - The Sunshine Friends Concert has evolved due to a song written by Billy Thorpe and Tony Barber (founding members of the legendary Billy Thorpe and the Aztecs) some 30 years ago and until Australia Day 2010 had never been released. The concert will showcase live performances from some of Australia's best rock legends - Normie Rowe, Doug Parkinson, Kevin Borich, Issi Dye with support from the all girl group 'Tiara" from Sydney. They will be joined by Tony Barber for the first live performance of the Sunshine Friends Anthem. All net proceeds to Marysville to help rebuilding.
The 2010 7th Annual Thai Culture and Food Festival at Federation Square on 21 March 2010 will be bigger and better than ever!!
In addition to the fabulous choice of mouth watering Thai food; amazing cultural shows, Thai product stalls and the traditional Thai Beauty contest and Drum Parades the 2010 Festival at Melbourne's Federation Square will feature:
Live performances by the amazing Thai International Dance Group Sbun-Nga direct from Thailand
An 8 round Muay Thai Kick Boxing competition
2 SINGHA Beer Gardens - one featuring live music; the other for more relaxed dining
When: Where:
Sunday 21 March 2010 Federation Square Cnr Flinders and Swanston St
Start time: 10:00 AM Melbourne, Australia
End Time: 9:00 PM Free entry!
2010 Festival Highlights:
- 20 Thai Restaurant Food and desert stalls
- 17 Performers direct from Thailand - the amazing Thai International Dance Group Sbun-Nga
- Live cultural shows on the Fed Square stage
- Thai Kick boxing - 8 round competition in the main square boxing ring
- "Miss Thai Festival 2010" beauty contest throughout the day
- Singha Beer Gardens and live music sound stage on Riverside Terrace
- Interactive Thai cooking demonstrations throughout the day
- Thai product stalls
- Buddhist ceremony
- Win 1 of 3 return tickets to Bangkok flying Thai Airways International in the raffle
- and much much more!
The 2010 Thai Culture and Food Festival is a partner event of the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival.
The Festival is also part of Victoria's Cultural Diversity Week.
The Festival has in the past attracted more than 40,000 visitors. Its a family event with free entry!
ThaiFest@Marysville The Festival will also be at Marysville Vic on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 March 2010.
For details of the 2010 Thai Culture and Food Festival day and program at Federation Square click here
