Shining a light on history Shining a light on history A festival of illumination at the Ancient City in Samut Prakan shows off the splendour of Thai art and culture published : 29 Apr 2021 at 04:00 Setting against scenery of the starry sky, the Ancient City in Samut Prakan is now illuminated with the first edition of the "Muang Boran Light Fest" to highlight the long history of the Ayutthaya kingdom. On view until Sunday, the collaboration between Thailand's biggest outdoor museum and Index Creative Village creates a new immersive experience of night walking tours where people of all ages can experience the splendour of Thai art and culture. With its 31-year experience, Index Creative Village was behind the talk-of-the-town grand opening of Iconsiam and the successful Wat Rong Khun Light Fest in 2019.