Shining a light on history

Setting against scenery of the starry sky, the Ancient City in Samut Prakan is now illuminated with the first edition of the “Muang Boran Light Fest” to highlight the long history of the Ayutthaya kingdom.

On view until Sunday, the collaboration between Thailand’s biggest outdoor museum and Index Creative Village creates a new immersive experience of night walking tours where people of all ages can experience the splendour of Thai art and culture. With its 31-year experience, Index Creative Village was behind the talk-of-the-town grand opening of Iconsiam and the successful Wat Rong Khun Light Fest in 2019.

“The Ancient City is a learning centre for history, arts and culture, popular with foreign tourists, students and local families. Last year, our…