About the place
In Yaowaraj, the official name of Chinatown in Bangkok, is the home of the largest Chinese New Year celebration in Thailand. During the celebration crowds of worshippers, exploding firecrackers, dragon dancers, and families of Chinese descent swarm the streets of Chinatown. The event usually takes place in January or February and is a spectacle in which tens of thousands of people help to "paint" the streets red.