Major Malls Host Chinese New Year 2026 Events with Deity Invocations to Boost Luck and Wealth in the Year of the Fire Horse

Check the locations of major department stores hosting Chinese New Year 2026 events, inviting sacred deities from China and Hong Kong for worship, including Guan Yu, Che Kung, and Cai Shen Ye, to enhance fortunes in the Year of the Fire Horse.

Prepare to welcome good fortune this auspicious Year of the Fire Horse 2026 as several leading shopping malls in Bangkok collectively invite sacred deities to be enshrined, allowing "spiritual enthusiasts" and the general public to worship and make wishes up close—no need to travel abroad. Here are the locations and the deities involved, compiled by Thairath Online.

The Chinese New Year 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse, is believed to hold high energy with swift movement. Worshipping deities to adjust one's fortune and enhance prestige is especially important. This year, many malls have brought "landmark spots of fortune" right into the city center.

1. ICONSIAM: The power of the horse on the dragon's back

ICONSIAM transforms its riverside area along the Chao Phraya River (the dragon's belly location) to host a grand event inviting the “Five Auspicious Forms of Guan Yu” directly from the People's Republic of China, with the blessing of the 64th generation descendant of the Guan Yu family to conduct the eye-opening ceremony.

• Auspicious form: Focuses on granting blessings of victory, success, and authority.
• HighlightsOn 16 Feb 2026, a worship ceremony for “Cai Shen Ye” (the God of Wealth) will be held on Chinese New Year's Eve to receive abundant prosperity energy.

2. Central Pattana (Central): The largest deity invocation phenomenon in Thailand

This year, Central elevates spiritual activities under the campaign "Activate Your Life to Prosper" by inviting over 10 deities across the country.

• Central WestGate: The highlight is the invitation of “Che Kung” and the lucky wheel from Ho Chung Temple, Hong Kong (a historic temple over 460 years old), allowing Thai people to spin the wheel to dispel misfortune. Don't miss the worship ceremony for Cai Shen Ye on 16 Feb 2026.
• Central Pinklao: Worship “Guan Yu,” invited from a UNESCO World Heritage temple in Macau.
• CentralWorld: A city-center landmark inviting Guan Yu, Cai Shen Ye, and the Thousand-Armed Guanyin Bodhisattva (Groove Zone, 2nd floor).
• Other branches: Guan Yu is invited at over 20 branches nationwide, plus the Tai Sui deity for resolving Zodiac Conflict Year (Pee Chong) at Central Ladprao, Rama 2, and Hat Yai.

3. The Mall Lifestore: Worship Guan Yu and the Red Thread deity

The Mall Group organizes the event underthe concept"JOY LUCK LOVE," inviting deities from historic shrines to the mall.

• Guan Yu (riding the Sek Thau horse): Invited from the 290-year-old Khlong San Guan Yu Shrine to enhance prestige, business success, and resolve Zodiac Conflict Year (Pee Chong) for Rat and Horse years.
• Yuk Lo deity (Old Moon): Invited especially for spiritual love seekers; those wishing to find a partner or strengthen romantic luck should visit Bang Khae and Bang Kapi.

4. Em District (EmSphere, EmQuartier): Heavenly Dragon Emperor deity

In Sukhumvit area, the focus is on worship to boost prosperity through a giant dragon sculpture and contemporary ritual ceremonies.

• Meaning: Emphasizes stimulating "Yang" energy or prosperity energy to ensure business and work grow leaps and bounds in the Year of the Horse.

5. Mega Bangna: “Lucky Horse” with eight auspicious horses

Mega Bangna presentsthe conceptof the auspicious art event “MEGA LAND OF FUN AND FORTUNE” from 1 to 28 Feb 2026.

• Spiritual highlight: Creates “8 Lucky Horses,” symbols of eight auspicious blessings including receiving blessings, wealth, richness, peace, good health, sustainability, prosperity, and abundance.
• Activities: Features spectacular lion and dragon dance performances plus a lucky food market on the 1st floor bank zone (6–17 Feb 2026), offering both nourishment and merit-making in one place.

6. The PARQ: Ride The Luck, accelerate your fortune

Catering to urbanites and working professionals with the campaign “Ride The Luck: Year Of The Horse” (14–28 Feb 2026).

• Spiritual highlights: Exclusive fortune-telling activities and receiving blessing cards from a fortune master to balance life energy.
• Auspicious activities: On 16 Feb 2026 at 12:00 noon, a paired lion dance performance with the distribution of lucky oranges will take place, along with a Lucky Market gathering various fortune-enhancing items for enthusiastic shoppers.

This Chinese New Year 2026, visiting malls for spiritual activities not only offers convenience but also the benefit of sacred energies from deities who have undergone proper eye-opening ceremonies. Wherever you go, don’t forget to wear red to check in and receive your share of good fortune.