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As Thailand enters the 21st century, the exotic wonders that
have made our country a popular global destination will continue
to play a major role in the Thai tourism industry. The enormous
success of the Amazing Thailand 1998 - 1999 campaign has
encouraged us to continue with the "Amazing" theme to highlight
what our country has to offer to the world.
Besides the tropical lush jungles and white sandy beaches, the
savory tastes of delectable cuisine and value-for-money shopping
bargains, Thailand also has numerous annual festivals and major
events which have originated from its history, traditions and
culture. These events will give tourists - Thai and foreign - more
exciting choices when selecting a destination for their holiday.
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 Andaman
Sea Festival
This Festival takes place in November and celebrates the opening
of the tourist season in Krabi. Water sport competitions, cultural
shows, and good-natured fun are the schedule.
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The
Setting Adrift of the Chao Le Boats
Takes place on Ko Lanta during the full moon night of the sixth
and eleventh lunar months. This is a religious rite performed by
Sea Gypsies or "Chao Le" who gather on the beach near Ban Saladan
Village. They dance their famous "rong ngeng" round the boats to
be set adrift. Ceremonies feature singing and dancing. The reason
for the fest is to bring prosperity and happiness to the
participants.
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Songkran (Thai New year):
If you like a New Year's party, Thailand is the place for you.
Samui's people are blessed with no less than three annual
opportunities to ring in a new year with their European friends on
January 1st, with their Chinese friends in early February, and on
April 13, which has for centuries marked the first day of of the
traditional Thai solar calendar. This last celebration is called
Songkran, and it is one of the most joyous occasions in The
Kingdom. read more
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Loy Krathong (Light
festival):
Thailand's waterways rivers, klongs, even hotel swimming
pools will be ablaze with dazing lights on the evening of Nov. 14,
when the Kingdom celebrates "Loy Krathong" one of the year's
most-awaited festivals. read more |
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The New Year's Day:
The International New Year Day has been adopted. On the
first of January, people offer food to monks at the temple or at a
particular site designated by government offices of private
organizations. In Bangkok, the Phramaane ground and the lawn in
front of the district offices are popular places.
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The Traditional New Year
Celebration:
This is also called "Trut" celebration. Trut means "to be cut" or
"to end". So this simply indicates that a year has come to the
end, according to the lunar calendar adopted from the Indians.
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The "Sart" Festival:
"Sart" is derived from an Indian word meaning autumn or the fall
season. It falls on the end of the tenth lunar month. In India
this is the time for the harvesting of grains and fruit and thus a
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Ceremonies organized by
the government:
This ceremony is intended to demonstrate the significance of the
rice farming occupation as well as to boost the morale of farmers
all over the country. During the ceremony the Farming Lord, or
Phraya Raek Na, will plough a piece of land designated on the
Phramane Ground near the Grand Palace to signal the beginning of
the ploughing season. read more |
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Royal ceremonies:
These are ceremonies which are organized jointly by the
government and the Office of the Royal Household according to
tradition which has been passed on through generations.
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