Sunday, July 18, 2010

Festivals & Events

Floating Boats Sea Gypsies
(The full moon day in month 6 and 11 of the lunar calendar)
Floating boat sea gypsies (Chao Le Festival Ruea Act)
In the full moon day of lunar month, 06.11 clock (about May to October)
This festival is a rare and ancient tradition of the sea gypsies on Ko Lanta. In the full moon day of lunar month, 6 and 11 sea gypsies will gather on the beach of Ban Saladan floating vessels at sea to float sorrow and happiness. During the ceremony, a typical dance of the South Ngenge Rong and music will take on the boat.
Opening of the Andaman Sea (Krabi Boek Fa Andaman)
(November)
This festival is presented annually at the official opening of the season in the province instead. It features parades, cultural performances and events.

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