🎄 Light Up Your Tuesday – Join The Social: Lucia!
The Thai-Nordic Association is bringing the festive glow of Saint Lucia celebrations straight to Bangkok’s beloved institution, The Royal Oak. On a Tuesday!
But fear not! Tuesday, December 9th, is followed by a Thai Public Holiday—Constitution Day!
That means you can fully immerse yourself in the fun and take advantage of the unbeatable deal: your ticket includes a legendary FREE FLOW of beer, spirits, and soft drinks, along with snacks and finger food.
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet great people, celebrate Thai and Nordic culture, and make the most of your unexpected mid-week break. Come early, drink up, and let’s make this Lucia celebration an unforgettable Tuesday night!
As usual, we’ll have a fun social game.
This event is open to all Nordics and Nordic friends, and we’re looking forward to signing up new members (it’s only Bt1,000!).
📆 Date: Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 (December 10th is a Thai public holiday—Constitution day)
⌛ Time: 18:00 – 21:00 FREE FLOW, but you can continue until midnight.
📍 Location: The Royal Oak (BTS Phrom Phong)
🎟️ Pre-order: Bt500 for TNA, Nordic Chambers, SANT, SWEA, and DWN members and Bt700 for non-members
🚪 At the door: Bt700 for TNA, Nordic Chambers, SANT, SWEA, and DWN members and Bt900 for non-members
🍸 Drinks: FREE FLOW beers, spirits, and soft drinks for as long as the bottles and keg last
🍲 Food: Free snacks and finger food
💃 Activities: Social game with prizes
The registration is made in 2 simple steps:
1. Transfer money to (Bt500 per TNA, Nordic Chambers, SANT, SWEA, or DWN member and Bt700 per non-member):
- Account name: THAI-NORDIC ASSOCIATION
- Bank: KBANK
- Account number: 141-1-85219-5
2. Click on the button below to send us the transfer slip and tell us who its for.
You can also manually email the payment slip to [email protected] and include full name and membership status of the attendee(s) you pay for.
We will confirm your registration via email within 72 hours on working days. All sales are final, no refunds.
Not a member? Apply today and join the event at the member price.
🕯️ The Queen of Light Arrives!
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Forget the usual dreary December! In Nordic countries, the darkness is banished in a spectacular way with Lucia Day on December 13th. This beautiful tradition is all about bringing light, music, and hope during the longest nights of the year. Picture this: the eldest daughter of the house (or a chosen student in schools) dresses up as Saint Lucia in a flowing white gown with a red sash.
The best part? She wears a crown of real lit candles (don’t worry, they use electric ones now, mostly!). She leads a procession of “star boys” and maids, serenading everyone with beautiful carols while serving saffron buns (lussekatter) and coffee. It’s a magical, slightly spooky, and utterly unforgettable pre-Christmas feast for the senses!
🤯 How Did an Italian Saint End Up in Scandinavia?
It’s one of history’s great cultural remixes! Saint Lucia was actually a young Sicilian martyr from the 3rd century who, legend says, secretly brought food to persecuted Christians hiding in Roman catacombs, lighting her way with a candle wreath on her head so her hands were free. So, how did she cross half a continent?
Her name, stemming from the Latin word lux (light), perfectly merged with ancient Norse and Germanic winter solstice traditions. December 13th used to be considered the longest night of the year before calendar reform—a spooky, dangerous night in folklore. The image of the light-bearing Lucia coming through the darkness was the perfect Christian overlay to reassure people that the sun (and spring!) would return.
🥐 Lussekatter: The Taste of Light
Lucia isn’t just about the looks; it’s about the snacks! The day is synonymous with saffron buns known as lussekatter (Lucia cats). These sweet, bright yellow treats are baked into an S-shape or a figure-eight coil. While they look cute, their distinctive yellow color comes from the saffron—one of the world’s most expensive spices!
Legend has it that the shape was originally meant to ward off the Devil (who supposedly took the form of a cat—hence the name!). Today, they are just a delicious, soft, and fragrant necessity that tastes exactly like a cozy Nordic winter morning.
⚔️ A Swedish Tradition Spreading the Joy
While Lucia is celebrated across the Nordic region, it has become a major, defining tradition in Sweden. In fact, the modern version of the celebration—complete with the formal procession and singing—was heavily standardized and popularized by Swedish newspapers in the 1920s to create a beautiful national custom!
Today, you’ll find Lucia processions happening everywhere, from hospitals and schools to town halls and even internationally (like your upcoming event!). It’s a wonderful, non-religious way for the Nordic world to share a piece of its heart and remind everyone to look for the light, even when it’s dark outside.
The registration is made in 2 simple steps:
1. Transfer money to (Bt500 per TNA, Nordic Chambers, SANT, SWEA, or DWN member and Bt700 per non-member):
- Account name: THAI-NORDIC ASSOCIATION
- Bank: KBANK
- Account number: 141-1-85219-5
2. Click on the button below to send us the transfer slip and tell us who its for.
You can also manually email the payment slip to [email protected] and include full name and membership status of the attendee(s) you pay for.
We will confirm your registration via email within 72 hours on working days. All sales are final, no refunds.
Not a member? Apply today and join the event at the member price.