Bangkok, Thailand (November 23, 2022) — Harley-Davidson® successfully concluded its first ever Asia Harley Days® festival, with a roar of engines and thundering music on November 6, 2022. The event was attended by more than 1600 festival goers from all over Asia including Thailand, South Korea, Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Taiwan, Macao, Hong Kong, India, Guam and Singapore, as well as 80 H.O.G.™ (Harley Owners Group) chapters and motorcycle clubs from these countries and territories.
Beyond Asia, riders came all the way from Belgium and Australia to join the festival as well. The two-day moto-music festival ran from November 5-6, 2022 at Triple Tree Beach Resort, Cha-am beach, Thailand and featured a power-packed program that included English and Thai music concerts by renowned bands, breath-taking stunts, test rides and bike competitions, fun games and contests.
Asia Harley Days included the iconic H.O.G. parade on 5 November, which was organized exclusively for H.O.G. members and Friends of H.O.G. The parade kicked off with a traditional ceremony to pay respect to the 7 Kings of Thailand, followed by H.O.G. logo formation. More than 350 riders came from Rajabhakti Park, Hua Hin, to join the parade and ride to the festival venue at Triple Tree Beach Resort, Cha-am. The parade was flagged-off by Lieutenant General Pit Chotisut, Director of Army Tourism Promotion Agency and Major General Somporn Donsingha, Commander of Royal Thai Army Sergeant School, Hua Hin. The parade was led by Dimitris Raptis – Vice President, Asia Pacific, Harley-Davidson, along with Sajeev Rajasekharan, Managing Director, Asia Emerging Markets & India, Harley-Davidson.
Mayor of Cha-Am, Mr. Nukul Pornsomboonsiri, was guest-of-honour at the traditional Thai-style opening ceremony held at the festival venue of Triple Tree Resort, Cham-am Beach. Throughout the evening, thousands of festival attendees relished the electrifying music performances by well-known bands such as Ebola, Evolu5ion, DJ Alpha, DJ Riviere and Silly Fool. Apart from the music performances, the attendees enjoyed many other activities such as breathtaking gymkhana stunts, slow racing and test rides. Fun contests such as best beard, best tattoo, fashion icon, highest number of Harley-Davidson patches and best slogan. The iconic Custom Kings contest was one of the major attractions of the festival.
On the second day, festival goers enjoyed performances by leading bands Silly Fools, Dead Rabbit, Black Rose, DJ Kenny & DJ Karn, as well as June & Sanpond Violin and Saxophone dual. Attendees were also entertained by many other activities such as Championship Extreme stunts and food extravaganza. In the evening, awards were handed out to various winners of the on-spot contests and first ever Asia Harley Days Hall of Fame receipients, where over 50 select riders and dealer groups were recognized for their contribution and achievement to the community. The event was hosted by Guitar – Saruda Chusri and popular Thai artist, Guy – Rachanont Suprakob.
Presenting sponsor for the event was Krungsri Auto, while other sponsors included Snap On, Singha Drinking Water, Mueng Thai Assurance, Betagro, Sheraton Huahin Resort & Spa, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Hua Hin Toursim and Thai Airways. Asia Harley Days will be an annual event from Harley-Davidson in the region and announcement for the 2023 edition will be made soon.
Catch the official wrap up film on YouTube by clicking on the link here. For high-resolution images and video of the event, please click here. Please credit Harley-Davidson for the use of these images.
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List of AHD 2022 winners:
Hall of Fame Awards: (Remarkable contribution in Asia Emerging Markets in 2021-2022)
1st owner of H-D Pan America™
Edita Ong, Philippines
1st owner of H-D Sportster™ S
Mahaworamakorn, Thailand
1st owner of H-D Nightster™
Sukhada, Thailand
1st owner of Apex Touring
Yunirsal, Indonesia
1st owner of Icons Collection ‘El Diablo’
Zapico, Philippines
Ladies of Harley DIVA
Edita Ong, Philippines
Freedom Stories Crusadors 2022
Mick and Yanisa, Thailand
James, Kore
First Regional Directors of H.O.G.
Bikram, Sourin, Salamath, India
Khun Noom & Khun Vinnie, Thailand
The Grand Winner of Freedom Challenge 2022
NonPavit, Thailand
Best H.O.G( Activation
Largest HD gathering in Malaysia – DIDI group and H-D Dealers of Petaling Jaya, Penang, Johar Baru & H-D of Kuala Lumpur
Rank 1
Korea H.O.G. Rally 2022 – Kiheung Motors
Best CSR activity
H-D of Thonburi, Thailand
Best Pan America™ feat
Rank 3
Rimba Raid 2022 finish from Richco Harley-Davidson, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Rank 2
Pan Am at the highest altitude in the world from Hero MotoCorp, India
Rank 1
Power ADV Park from H-D of Phuket, Thailand
Oldest H.O.G. chapter
The Hong Kong Chapter
Biggest H.O.G. chapter
Power Bangkok Chapter, Thailand
On-Spot awards:
Custom Kings Winners
Cruiser
Poomipat Innim, Thailand
Touring
Vijayan Sukumaran, Malaysia
Open
Surasak Sopanna, Thailand
King of the Kings
Vijanyan Sukumaran, Malaysia
Gymkhana Winners
Winner
Warakorn, Thailand
Runner up
Pawin, Thailand
Fun-o-Mania Winners
Best Slogan Writing Contest
Eydan Tallara, Philippines
Best Beard
Ananth, Malaysia
Most Fashionable Icon
Jester, Singapore
Best Tattoo
Job, Thailand
Patches
Larry Yap, Malaysia
Fashionable Icon Group
Tusker Chapter, India
Unique Achievement
Sayuj, India
Brotherhood Winners
H.O.G. Chapter with Max. Participants overall at AHD Brotherhood
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
H.O.G. Chapter with Max. Participants at AHD Brotherhood (by country)
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
AAS Bangkok Thailand
Davao Chapter, Philippines
Saigon Chapter, Vietnam
Taipei Chapter, Taiwan
Medan Chapter, Indonesia
Kalinga Chapter, India
Top 5 MC clubs for participation at AHD Brotherood
MC Club 4th Runner up: Immortal Thailand
MC Club 3rd Runner up: Commander City, Thailand
MC Club 2nd Runner up: Metal Knights Thailand
MC Club 1st Runner up: Shadowfax, Malaysia
MC Club Winner: Freedom Riders, Malaysia
