SONGKRAN – THE WATER FESTIVAL ON THE BEACH
April 10 - 13, 2011
Loma (Dolphin) Public Park, The Port, Jungceylon – the International Shopping & Leisure Destination on Patong Beach, Phuket
Songkran Thai New Year rituals and ceremonies highlight several traditional Thai cultural values. The spirit of giving and sharing and promoting community spirit are important elements of Songkran festivities.
Visitors to Phuket are invited to join local residents in Thai New Year merit-making activities and experience up close and personal the colourful local culture highlighting traditional Thai ways as well as contemporary pop culture.
The tropical paradise of Phuket, well-known for hosting some of the best parties on the island, offers a cosmopolitan flavour to Songkran Thai New Year celebrations. Gear up for some festive fun at the Soi Bangla Midnight Songkran as well as at JungCeylon, billed as the “international shopping and leisure destination”, overlooking Patong Beach.
Activities
- Procession of the sacred Phra Puttha Sihing Buddha image around the streets of Patong Beach to present an opportunity for local residents and visitors to participate in the ritual bathing of the Buddha image for an auspicious start to the new year.
- Seek blessings from elders in the Rot nam dam hua ceremony Scented lustral water and other ritual offerings are presented to elders and individuals held in high esteem in a gesture of respect.
- Enjoy the cultural performances, Thai folk games and entertainment
- Join in on the Patong Beach Songkran water-splashing
Contact information:
Tourism Authority of Thailand, Phuket Office
Tel: +66 (0) 7621 1036, (0) 7621 7138, (0) 7621 2213
Fax: +66 (0) 7621 3582
E-mail: tatphket@tat.or.th
Credit: Tourism Authority of Thailand (www.tourismthailand.org)
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