It’s time to say goodbye to the Rabbit and hello to the Year of the Dragon. Apart from Bangkok’s Yaowarat, the Chinese New Year Festival in Nakhon Sawan has long been considered the country’s largest, thanks to its large Chinese community. This year, throughout a 12-day-long celebration (Jan 16-27,) the Paknampho Chinese New Year promises cultural performances, exhibitions; as well as light and sound showcases at Chinese shrines around town. But we’ll be going for the giant parades featuring brightly-lit floats, armies of Chinese angels and Thailand’s largest dragon and lion dances on Jan 25-26. Visit www.paknamphochinesenewyear.com and book your hotel now.