Song Wat Road, the historic street in Bangkok’s Chinatown, is being illuminated with digital light art at night during “Awakening Song Wat 2025” which is running daily from 6pm to 11pm until Sunday.
Held for the first time by Friday Originals with the support by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the light and digital art festival brings light to small alleys and hidden corners in the culturally rich Song Wat neighbourhood, offering fresh perspectives on this historic district.
On display to revive the stories, spirit and identity of this iconic riverside area under the theme “Culturalight” are 14 installations created by a line-up of both Thai and international artists.
They are spread across 12 locations covering alleyways, courtyards and passageways, inviting visitors to discover new dimensions of Song Wat’s urban fabric and long-standing commercial legacy.
Standing at Baan Rim Naam is Wong Wat by Than-T who captures the spirits of Song Wat through spinning wheels made from layers of colourful acrylic, etched with motifs inspired by the neighbourhood’s architecture, calligraphy, cuisine and daily life. When lit, these wheels cast playful overlapping shadows across the walls.
Glowing under multicoloured light at Charoen Watana, one of Song Wat’s oldest warehouses, is Light Supplies by Pann Singharaj x Supernatures x Yaard. Made from repurposed shipping sacks, the installation transforms this historic hub into a luminous gathering ground of memory.
Other highlights include Hand, a projection mapping installation by Ocharnakorn; Pay Respect, My Child – It Brings Blessings by Kamin Phakdurong; Grab Cultural Gate, a light installation designed by Waranyoo Kasurop journeying into the culinary world of the district; and Song Wat Song Dance, an interactive dance floor featuring Chinese lanterns, flowers and food icons.
Exclusively on Aug 16, there will be a mini concert by Melodic Corner at 7.30pm and Flower.far at 8.30pm.
Light Supplies. Friday Originals
