Central Festival Phuket Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Wonders of Thailand Extravaganza

Phuket's most popular lifestyle mall and shopping destination, Central Festival Phuket, celebrated its 10th anniversary this November 21 with a Wonders of Thailand extravaganza variety performance at the modern shopping centre.

Operated by the Central Group, Central Festival Phuket opened on November 21, 2004 as the first international shopping mall in Phuket, and one of the largest in southern Thailand.

For this special 10th anniversary, the mall put on a festive variety performance celebrating a fusion of traditional and contemporary Thai culture featuring more than 100 performance artists, including: Siam Big Drum, a fusion fashion show with top models and acrobatic dance, as well as showcasing a wide range of traditional Thai crafts and culinary creations, including the unique art of fruit carving.

Senior Vice President, Corporate Business Development, Central Group, Lertvit Pumitipak, said Central Festival since opening in 2014 on 136 rai of land in the heart of Phuket, Central Festival Phuket has become the most popular shopping and lifestyle destination among the local and international community in Phuket and surrounding provinces.

“Central Festival Phuket is a landmark destination offering the best shopping, dining and lifestyle choices in the region, attracting tens of thousands of tourists and locals daily,” said Mr Lertvit.

Central Festival Phuket Vice President Property Management & General Manager, Ms Wilaiporn Pitimanaaree, said: “Celebrating 10 years, we are proud to be leading the way in bringing new lifestyle experiences to the public and welcome all to experience the 'Wonders of Thailand' throughout November and December, celebrating the unique art, architecture and creativity of Thai culture.”

“As one of Thailand's most popular shopping centres, Central Festival Phuket is dedicated to leading the way in bringing new local and international brands, more dining experiences and global lifestyle choices to Phuket,” said Ms Wialiporn.

Since opening in 2014, Central Festival Phuket has become recognized as much more than a shopping destination. Over the years a host of celebrities have performed at music festivals and events with an international theme, and we promise a lot more to come,” said Ms Wilaiporn.