The return of Warwick's popular Thai festival saw a record breaking turnout for its 20th event last weekend (27-28 July).

Organised by Warwick Rotary Club the annual Thai festival saw thousands of Thai people arrived at Warwick Racecourse.

Partners Magic of Thailand managed the event bringing all the artists and stalls.

Saturday and Sunday were bright and hot as crowds arrived for a great weekend of food and culture. Prayers and blessings by Buddhist Monks added to the atmosphere throughout the weekend.

Rotary President Rachel Hinton shared: "It was wonderful to see so many people attending, and it was clear that England and Thailand were having a great time in Warwick this weekend re-kindling our friendships"

Rotary President Rachel Hinton told the crowds Warwick Rotary has worked with the Thai people since the Tsunami in 2004 when it started an annual festival of culture and food to raise money to help orphans. We have stayed in touch over the years and sent aid to Thailand during the pandemic.

Thai Boxers (image supplied)

Warwick Mayor Cllr Simon Pargeter welcomed visitors to Warwick and opened proceedings, and on Sunday Rotary District Governor Jasminder Dhaliwal, talked about Rotary's support to communities across the world.

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Crowds sampled a wide range of Thai foods and deserts, then it was time to get a Singha beer or something more exotic and settle down to watch a programme of Thai traditional dancing, a great show by Ladyboys and a demonstration by local Muay Thai kick boxers from Urban Fitness Gym in Leamington.

It wasn't long before the crowd started to party down by the stage.

Clothing sold well and spices and foodstuffs did a busy trade as the opportunity was taken to stock up.

The Rotary club expressed gratitude o Warwick Racecourse for providing their facilities; for 2nd Warwick Sea Scouts parking the cars for donations for their funds, and Warwick Castle's sponsorship, and hopes to have raised funds to continue their charitable work.

Those interested in helping with Warwick Rotary Club's work can visit here and get in touch.

President Rachel Hinton, greets Warwick Mayor Cllr Simon Pargeter (image supplied)