centralwOrld announces big celebration for Pride Month, creating sensational event that includes more than 500 LGBTQIAN+ joining parade of rainbow flag – symbol of equality and putting forward Thai Pride Festival as top Pride destination for people from around world
- Reflecting centralwOrld as a space that embraces diversity and a place where everyone can show their identity as ‘centralwOrld citizens’ and a space that accepts all differences and promotes equality under the concept of ‘Proud to be Pride’.
- Discover spectacular world-class Pride experiences such as the special show: ‘Fly High In The Sky for Pride’ led by Lukkade Metinee Kingpayom, the ace of the LGBTQIAN+ circle and Pride Carnival from 500 people, Bangkok Pride 2023, the longest rainbow flag parade in Thailand, Pride Talk with the UNDP, Made With Pride Single Market, Miss International Queen Contest 2023, PRIDE EXHIBITION from Teayii – Prapatsorn Kanchanasut under the concept of ‘Seat The Pride’ etc.
- Putting forward Thai Pride as the top Pride destination for the LGBTQIAN+ community from all over the world, comparable to NYC Pride in New York, EuroPride 2019 & Pride Week in Vienna Austria, Tokyo Rainbow Pride in Japan and Taiwan LGBT Pride.
Bangkok -– centralwOrld, global lifestyle destination in the heart of Bangkok, is joining hands with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Thailand, partners from government and private sectors led by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Galderma Thailand, Muse by Metinee, Bangkok PRIDE and Tiffany’s Show Pattaya Co., Ltd. to roll out the great celebration of THAILAND’S PRIDE CELEBRATION 2023 – ‘PRIDE FOR ALL’, aiming for Thailand to become one of the global Pride celebration landmark destinations.
PRIDE HAPPENING – the rainbow phenomenon that meets the needs of all GENs throughout June
- PRIDE CEREMONY:
1 June 2023 marks the third year of collaboration between centralwOrld, the UNDP and Muse by Metinee in ‘Proud to be Pride 2023’ led by Lukkade Metinee Kingpayom, the ace of the LGBTQIAN+ community, with the special show: ‘Fly High In The Sky for Pride’ and Fashion Parade that gathers together over 500 popular models, followed by ‘Pride Concert’ from Thailand’s leading artists such as Gam Wichayanee , Grace Kanklao, Aof Pongsak, Amanda Obdam and others, who will join in the fun sensation. In addition, there is a photobooth from Casetify, a Pride Giant iPhone and phone strap giveaways for those who dress up to #showyourcolors in the pride parade. Special challenge from global leading beauty innovation: Galderma (Thailand) is offering 100,000 baht prizes (five prizes in total) to the participants in the ‘This is my look’ parade at centralwOrld SquareA-B, with excellent costumes and confidence, charm and who freely express themselves
- MADE WITH PRIDE Single Market: 1-4 June 2023
centralwOrld is joining hands with Spicydisc and the second year of collaboration with Tinder, the world’s most popular dating app, which serves everyone as it allows members to specify their identity, including sexual preferences, in order for them to express their real selves. Currently, the LGBTQIAN+ members are growing at the fastest rate on the app. The trio is joining hands to launch ‘MADE WITH PRIDE Single Market’, the market that meets the needs of all generations, covering fashion, food, music, horoscopes, special shops from celebrities and LGBTQIAN+ community members. Enjoy a show from artists from SPICYDISC – Purplecat, Sherry, Rooftop, Sobboy, Nap a lean, What The Duck – Marctatc, Qler, High Cloud – Txrbo, Warner Music Thailand – Babypoom, Raine Cloud, Cornboi, Juicey – HYBS Kiddo – Porch & Praesun from 3.00 PM at centralwOrld Square C-D.
- PRIDE TALK: 3 June 2023
UNDP and Rainbow Sky Association Of Thailand presents a great gathering of popular LGBTQIAN+ celebrities, who will join hands to pass on stories of creativity and confidence, giving positive energy, raising awareness and being a voice for LGBTQIAN+ to receive equality in all aspects of Thai society. The speakers are such as Aunt Tue-Sombat Thirasaroj, Bookko Thanatchaphan Buranachiwawilai, Kittinan Daramadhaj, President of the Rainbow Sky Association of Thailand, Ms. Supanee Pongruangphan, Project Manager for Gender, Nareeluc Pairchaiyapoom Department of Rights and Liberties Protection Equity and Social Inclusion, the UNDP in Thailand with five leading clinics that will share tips for self-expression in ‘This is my look’, through five perspectives: Bright Eye, Kiss&Smile, The Profile, Shape up and Glow on from 1.00 PM at Craft Studio 5th floor.
- PRIDE PARADE: 4 June 2023
echoing voices of diversity and equality with the Bangkok Pride 2023 parade that created a spectacular experience on Silom Road in 2022. The parade will move from the Pathumwan intersection to the Ratchaprasong intersection, waving the beautiful and spectacular 144.8-meter rainbow flag with hundreds of thousands of people joining the grand procession. Enjoy special shows, mini concerts and celebrations of gender diversity attended by provincial governors ambassadors, government agencies and representatives from the LGBTQIAN+ community, with activities starting at 4:00 PM at Square A-B of centralwOrld, the ‘World’s Best Festive Destination’.
- PRIDE COMPETITION: 19 June 2023
discover the world’s largest transgender beauty pageant, promoting the theme of ‘world equality’ with ‘Miss International Queen 2023: A Creation’ in the national costume round, as well as the judging round of the talent show by beautiful ladies from around the world at Central Court, 1st floor.
- PRIDE EXHIBITION:1 June to 31 July 2023
enjoy a collaboration between centralwOrld X Teayii – Prapatsorn Kanchanasu, a Thai artist who can relate to people’s feelings under the Concept of ‘Seat The Pride’ – a seat to sit your pride on at centralwOrld Square. This will be a space for you to sit and be proud of your humanity as it presents a message to celebrate equality and whoever you are, there is love, pride and value in the way we are. The installation art is filled with creative decorations along with rainbow flag art and these patterns will shine throughout centralwOrld (free admission for two full months)
- PRIDE VIBE & PRIDE PHOTO LANDMARK
Be sure to check-in at the three cool decoration points: centralwOrld Square, Craft Studio on the 5th floor, and the taxi parking and entrance of Groove, 1st floor. Enjoy special menu items such as Daisen’s rainbow sushi, a special ice cream menu from Guss Damn Good and don’t miss the new collections for Pride Month such as Adidas, Nike, CASETiFY “Pride Collection”. Express yourself and #showyourcolors by celebrating Pride Month and supporting the LGBTQIAN+ community in addition to a special collection from Pride-supporting artists from various countries on patterned phone cases that present the unique identities of brands; there are special promotions Etc. Comma And Pride Celebration presents its ‘Disco Pride’ photo corner and personal shopper staff will wear special badges to support the vibe, and you can enjoy the Pride Collection from Painkiller, Sculpture Studio, MOO, Leisure Projects, Roughcut, USEMEREPEAT, Rally Movement, Vanity Clubxs in addition to jewelry brands such as Nipon and Mumu. When spending 6,000 baht (net) at the store, get a Comma And Pride Cap Limited Edition (only 70 hats available) from 1-15 June 2023.
Come and show your support for the power of diversity and freely express yourself at the great rainbow landmark and create a GLOBAL IMPACT to ensure that the Thai Pride Festival becomes the Pride Celebration Landmark for the LGBTQIAN+ community from around the world in THAILAND’S PRIDE CELEBRATION 2023 – ‘PRIDE FOR ALL’ at centralwOrld. For more information, visit the Facebook fan page: CentralWorld
