To celebrate the Year of the Dragon, the National Museum Bangkok created number of night tours at the end of December. Those who were unable to attend previously can utilise a similar itinerary to create their own mission. There are three routes, which focus on fine arts and mythical creatures like a naga, dragon, makorn and hera.
Winding around the Front Palace’s historic grounds, visitors can open a map and put themselves in Prof Robert Langdon’s quest to decipher the iconic symbols of the dragon zodiac, which represent Buddhist beliefs and Thai culture.
“While Thai people may think of nagas, Chinese people associate the Year of the Big Snake with dragons. Therefore, we invited people to discuss the difference between a naga and a dragon. We also highlight mystical animals and the religious significance of the dragon and naga at the same time,” said Suphawan…
