People planning their Bangkok hotel stays for later this year may wish to time their trip to coincide with one of the region's biggest cultural events.

The International Festival of Dance and Music will be held in Bangkok for the ninth consecutive time this September, bringing a host of international artists to the city.

Musicians and dancers from as far afield as Italy, Russia, the Netherlands and the UK will strut their stuff, alongside performers from across Asia.

The programme includes a line-up of contemporary dance and opera ballet, together with powerful operas, live music shows and even ballet dancing on ice.

Lasting for five weeks every year, the festival has won a loyal following among the people of Thailand and has also built a strong reputation throughout Asia and Europe.

With this year's event set to feature another star-studded line-up of world-class performers, the various shows taking place during the festival could make for a superb day out for all the family.

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