Bangkok (Thailand) – August 1, 2017 (travelindex) – River City Bangkok, in partnership with Elephant Parade, presents the exhibition “ELEPHANT PARADE BY THE RIVER” from August 10 to September 3, 2017. The exhibition features 33 colorful elephant figures (each 1 x 2 meters) designed and hand-painted by artists and celebrities. The elephants are available for purchase throughout the mall, with a portion of the proceeds going to charity. Additionally, one of the elephants, “Nam” (Thai for “water”), will be hand-painted by a prominent woman at the opening ceremony on August 10 at 6:00 PM in the RCB Artery (1st floor). This event aligns with the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) “Women’s Journey Thailand” campaign, which aims to promote a wide range of activities for travelers from around the world.

The Elephant Parade originated after founder Marc Spits and his son Mike visited the "Friends of the Asian Elephant" hospital in Thailand, where sick and injured elephants are treated. There they saw Mosha, a baby elephant who lost a foot at just seven months old and was the first elephant to receive a prosthetic leg. Every year she gets a new leg and has to learn to walk again. Mosha, with her prosthetic leg, can be seen at every Elephant Parade.

Since the Elephant Parade began in 2006, numerous artists have participated, creating over 1,000 elephants; each one unique. Prominent international supporters of the Elephant Parade include Sir Richard Branson, the Duchess of York, Evelyn de Rothschild, Goldie Hawn, Khloé Kardashian, Katy Perry, Tommy Hilfiger, Paul Smith, Joanna Lumley, Michael Palin, Ricky Gervais, and Prince Henrik of Denmark.

About River City Bangkok – The Center for Art and Antiques: Elegantly situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, River City Bangkok is Asia's leading center for art and antiques. For over three decades, under the motto "The Center for Art and Antiques," River City Bangkok has offered outstanding products and services. Here, you will be captivated by collections of rare masterpieces in a wide variety of categories. The furniture, artworks, and decorative objects on display come from different eras and regions. In addition to housing a diverse selection of galleries, the shopping center also organizes art events, workshops, and seminars to educate collectors, visitors, and art enthusiasts.

About Elephant Parade: Elephant Parade is a social enterprise that hosts the world's largest art exhibition featuring decorated elephant statues. Each statue, designed by artists and celebrities, is unique. The life-size baby elephant statues are exhibited in cities around the world, raising awareness about the need for elephant conservation. Limited-edition, handcrafted replicas and a select range of products are made from the exhibition elephants. 20% of Elephant Parade's net profits are donated to projects dedicated to elephant protection and welfare.

For further information, please contact us at the following address: River City Bangkok, 23 Charoen Krung 24, Talard Noi Sampantawong, Bangkok 10100. Opening hours: 10:00–22:00. Tel.: (+66) 2 237 0077-8, Fax: (+66) 237 7600, Email: [email protected], Website: www.rivercitybangkok.com