ICONSIAM presents a 21-meter Christmas tree along with the world’s tallest ROBBi art sculpture, bringing vibrant colors to the Chao Phraya River with a dazzling light display from today until January 5, 2025
BANGKOK — ICONSIAM, a global landmark along the Chao Phraya River, and ROBBiART, a famous art toy brand from China, ushers in the year-end festive season with “ICONSIAM BANGKOK ILLUMINATION 2024 X ROBBi.”
The event features a Christmas tree, standing at an impressive 21 meters, and the world’s tallest ROBBi art sculpture by ROBBiART from China. This captivating display, set against the backdrop of the Chao Phraya River, is open to the public from today until January 5, 2025, at River Park, G Floor, and from November 13 to December 30, 2024, at Thara Hall, M Floor, ICONSIAM.
The opening event was held at River Park, ICONSIAM on November 13, 2024, in the presence of esteemed guests, including the popular actor and singer Nunew Chawarin Perdpiriyawong, who enjoyed the exquisite light and art installations.
In addition, the brand-new ROBBi Christmas blind box series, along with Thailand-exclusive ROBBi Morpho and Christmas-exclusive ROBBi Ugly Sweater collectible toys, will be available for a limited-time pre-sale at ICONSIAM. This marks the first-ever launch of blind box products by ROBBiART.
This year, ICONSIAM was recognized as Asia’s best luxury destination, and we reinforce this honor by hosting an impressive Christmas illumination festival that beautifully integrates global festivity with Thai identity.
In collaboration with China’s renowned art toy ROBBi, we bring an extraordinary experience for all customers, affirming our position as a must-visit destination. The ‘ICONSIAM BANGKOK ILLUMINATION 2024 X ROBBi’ under the concept ‘RADIANT REINVENTION BANGKOK ILLUMINATION 2024’ include highlights such as the ancient Thai art ‘Kriab Mirror’ adorning the big Christmas tree by the Chao Phraya River and the world’s tallest ROBBi art sculpture, the first in Thailand. ICONSIAM believes this will captivate visitors and attract both Thai and international tourists during this festive season.
This collaboration with ICONSIAM marks ROBBiART’s first official visit to Thailand and Southeast Asia, aiming to make a memorable first impression on both Thais and tourists. The event will showcase the world’s tallest 10-meter ROBBi art sculpture at ICONSIAM BANGKOK ILLUMINATION 2024 X ROBBi, followed by the opening of a Pop-up Store where fans can browse and purchase exclusive collections from the brand at ICONSIAM, the first in Southeast Asia.
The goal is to introduce ROBBi to Thai and Southeast Asian art toy enthusiasts through the tallest ROBBi sculpture and Pop-up Store, while also bringing fresh perspectives on art trends and art toys to consumers in Bangkok and Southeast Asia.
ROBBiART, a company known for its bold contemporary art concepts, showcases its iconic ROBBi rabbit as a representation of limitless creativity. ROBBiART has previously collaborated with global brands such as MCM, Xbox, NBA, BRABUS, CREED, Porsche Design, Lamborghini, DE BETHUNE, HONMA, JEFF STAPLE, Three Body, DESCENTE, PORTS, among others, creating unique limited-edition collections globally.’
The company remain committed to continually exploring and seeking new possibilities in the realm of art, including this collaboration with ICONSIAM, which marks its first step into the Thai and Southeast Asian markets.
This world’s tallest ROBBi art sculpture, showcased for the first time in Thailand and Southeast Asia at “ICONSIAM BANGKOK ILLUMINATION 2024 X ROBBi,” stands out with its striking metallic gold and silver hues that beautifully reflect the surrounding lights. Designed to appear as if floating in mid-air, it is positioned amid giant flowers with a relaxed seated posture, as though it is enjoying the vibrant lights and breathtaking views of the Chao Phraya River. This installation invites everyone to join in the immersive, celebratory atmosphere.
ICONSIAM also incorporates the traditional Thai “Kriab Mirror” into the Christmas tree decorations. This decorative technique is revived by artist Ratchapon Tajaya, an award-winning craftsman in the conservation of Ancient Thai Glass or Kriab Mirror, blending scientific techniques to enhance traditional craftsmanship.
His work earned the National Research Excellence Award for preserving ancient Thai glass craftsmanship and SACICT’s Master of Craftsmanship Award in 2022. The distinctive shimmer of ancient Thai glass, with its light-reflecting quality, is ideal for creating radiant sculptures and helps sustain this heritage craft for future generations.
In addition, there is a special performance called The Thai-conic Christmas Symphony, featuring a Christmas tree that lights up in sync with the music. This performance blends the melodious sounds of traditional Thai music with international instruments. The music is composed and arranged by Dr. Narong Prangcharoen, the first Thai to win the prestigious Charles Ives Award for Music Composition (Charles Ives Fellowship) from The American Academy of Arts and Letters.
The show will be held three times daily at 6:50 p.m., 7:50 p.m., and 8:50 p.m., from November 1 to December 25, 2024, to spread joy and prosperity to all who join the festive celebrations. Moreover, The ICONIC Multimedia Water Features will present a new performance under the concept Empowering the Joy, creating an uplifting experience full of happiness and vitality to welcome the festive season. This can be enjoyed daily with three showtimes at 7:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m.
The “ICONSIAM BANGKOK ILLUMINATION 2024 X ROBBi” invites all visitors to enjoy this stunning festival, celebrating joy and brilliance from today until January 5, 2025, at River Park, and from November 13 to December 30, 2024, at Thara Hall, M Floor, ICONSIAM. Follow for more updates on Facebook: ICONSIAM.
