Thai New Year marked on Island

Wednesday, 26 April 2017 00:00

There's a chance to take part in international celebrations next month - when the Island's 150-strong Thai community celebrates its new year.

Thailand's New Year is on Saturday, May 6th but the day before will see a group of monks travel from the far eastern country to help mark the occasion.

They'll walk along Douglas Promenade from the Sea Terminal to receive traditional gifts of rice and other food from the local community.

Afterwards, there'll be a special event at Ashley Hill School in Onchan to mark Thai New Year with traditional dancing and a beauty contest.

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