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Loy Kratong 2015 - Phuket

18/11/2015

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Loy Kratong 2015
This coming 25th November 2015 will be the yearly Loy Kratong Festival in Phuket and many other parts of Thailand as well. This is generally the start of planting season and the significance of washing away bad luck for the coming harvest or finding new love and a marriage partner for many.
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Just like Loy Kratong 2014 there are a host of festive kickoffs around Phuket. The decorative boats, know as kratongs, is generally made of banana tree trunk, elaborately decorated with flowers and folded banana leaves in distinctive towering designs. There will be official openings, floats, a parade, performances, etc.

Phuket Town
Two days of festivities on the outskirts near Saphan Hin. On 24th there will be a children's story telling contest at the ICT center and also a children's beauty pageant at 7pm. On 25th there will be the Kratong making contest, Kratong drawing competition and then the floral float procession. Then the official opening ceremony at 8pm.

Rawai
The Hai Nan lake area will see three days of festivities. On Nov 23rd there will be a Thai country music song contest. Then Nov 24th will be  the finals of the previous nights singing contest followed with a Noppamas children’s beauty pageant. On Loy Kratong day, 25th, there will be a Noppamas beauty queen contest and a Kratong making competition.

Chalong
Two days of festivities around the Ladthiwanaram Temple (Wat Tai). On Nov 24th, 5.30pm onward, they have a Kratong making contest, children pageant and live entertainment. On Nov 25th it's the floral float parade, a beauty contest and more live entertainment.

Patong
A stage area has been set up near Bangla road. On Nov 25th, 6pm onward there will be  live entertainment, a Nong Noppamas children’s and adults beauty pageants, student dance performances from Thaksin University, etc. At 8pm, the   floral float parade will start from Jungceylon Mall down Bangla road to Patong beach for the Kratongs to be sent floating off.

In addition, all areas will also have sky lanterns known as khom loy or khom fai sent into the air. This tradition is more well known in Chiang mai but  has caught on in many other places in Thailand. It is a different festival in itself but many associate it with Loy Kratong. So don't be surprise to see many going down in flames as part of the fun of the festivities gets going.

这未来25日2015年11月将成为年度洛伊Kratong节泰国普吉岛和许多其他地区也是如此。 这通常是播种季节的开始,洗去晦气 ​​为即将到来的收获或找到新的爱情,多少婚姻伴侣的意义。

就像洛伊Kratong 2014年有很多普吉岛附近节日开球的。 装饰船只,知道的kratongs,一般由香蕉树干,精心装饰着鲜花和折叠芭蕉叶独特的高耸的设计。 会有各种开幕式,花车,巡游,表演等。

普吉镇
这两天在靠近攀欣郊外的庆祝活动。 在24日将有一个儿童讲故事比赛在信息通信技术中心,还设有一个儿童选美在晚上7点。 在25日会有Kratong制作大赛,Kratong绘画比赛,然后花香浮动游行。 然后,在晚上8点正式开幕仪式。

拉威
在海南湖面面积将看到庆祝活动的三天。 在11月23日将有一个泰国的乡村音乐歌曲大赛。 随后11月24日将是以前的夜晚歌唱大赛,随后用Noppamas儿童选美大赛的决赛。 在洛伊Kratong日,25日,将有Noppamas选美皇后大赛和Kratong制作比赛。

查龙
两天围绕Ladthiwanaram寺(屈大)庆祝活动。 11月24日,下午5点半开始,他们有一个Kratong制作大赛,儿童选美和现场表演。 在11月25日这是花的花车游行,选美比赛,更现场表演。

巴东
舞台区已成立了近孟加拉语道路。 11月25日,下午6点以后会有现场表演,一个农Noppamas儿童和成年人选美比赛,从他信大学等在晚上8点的学生舞蹈表演,花卉花车巡游将从Jungceylon购物中心开始往下孟加拉路,巴东海滩的Kratongs要发送浮离。

此外,所有的区域也将被称为khom洛伊或khom辉送入空气天灯。 这个传统是比较知名的清迈,但已引起在其他许多地方在泰国。 这是一个不同的节日本身,而是许多人来说,与洛伊Kratong准。 所以不要惊讶地看到火苗多下降作为庆祝活动的乐趣的一部分莫属。

В ближайшую 25 ноября 2015 будет ежегодно Лой Кратонг фестиваль в Пхукете и многие другие части Таиланда, а также. Это, как правило, начало посевной и значение смывая невезение на предстоящий урожай или найти новую любовь и брачного партнера для многих.

Так же, как Лой Кратонг 2014 Есть множество праздничных kickoffs вокруг Пхукета. Декоративные лодки, знают как kratongs, как правило, сделаны из банана ствол дерева, искусно украшенные цветами и сложил банановые листья в отличительных конструкций возвышающихся. Там будет официальных отверстия, поплавки, парад, выступления и т.д.
Пхукет
Два дня торжеств на окраине возле Saphan Хин. На 24 будет детский рассказывание историй Конкурс в центре ИКТ, а также детский конкурс красоты в 7 часов вечера. На 25 есть будет Кратонг делает конкурс, конкурс рисунков Кратонг, а затем цветочный поплавок шествие. Затем состоялась официальная церемония открытия в 8 вечера.

Раваи
Площадь Хай Нань озеро увидите три дня торжеств. На ноя 23 будет тайский конкурс песни кантри-музыки. Затем 24 ноября будет финал предыдущих ночей пение конкурс следует с Noppamas детского конкурса красоты. На Лой Кратонг день, 25-го, там будет Noppamas конкурс красоты королева и делает конкуренцию Кратонг.

Чалонг
Два дня торжеств по всему Ladthiwanaram Храм Ват (Тай). На 24 ноя 5:30 вечера вперед, у них есть Кратонг делает конкурс, дети театрализованное и развлекательные программы. На ноя 25, это цветочный поплавок парад, конкурс красоты и многое другое развлекательная программа.

Патонг
Этап район был создан рядом с Bangla дороге. На ноя 25, 6 вечера вперед будет жить развлечения, а Нонг Noppamas детей и взрослых конкурсы красоты, студент танцевальные от Таксина университета, и т.д. в 8 вечера, цветочный поплавок парад начнется с Jungceylon Mall вниз Bangla дороге к пляжу Патонг для Kratongs быть отправлено уплывать.

Кроме того, все районы будут также небесные фонарики, известные как Khom Лой или Khom FAI отправили в воздухе. Эта традиция более известным в Чианг Май, но поймал на во многих других местах в Таиланде. Это отличается фестиваль в себе, но многие связывают его с Лой Кратонг. Так что не удивительно видеть многие спускаясь в огне, как часть удовольствия торжеств разойдется.

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Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2014 Schedule

23/9/2014

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Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2014 Schedule

Its been a year since the Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2013 has passed. The Phuket scene is once again about to get a jolt of fanfare, fireworks and scary scenes of tradition of the 
Phuket vegetarian festival face skewering. This years festival is from 24th September till 2nd October 2014. Most tourist will be going for the first time so it best to get a hotel room in Phuket town. This is where the main action is and it's the best place to stay. Scenic Patong is just a 20 minute bus ride away so you're not left out from the major bars and clubs. However, Phuket on the cheaper side can be found just by going on a Phuket town walkabout of discovery.


Phuket vegetarian festival history.


Phuket’s Vegetarian festival began in 1825, when the governor of Thalang, Praya Jerm, moved the island’s principal town from Ta Reua in Thalang District to Get-Hoe in Kathu District where Chinese miners were. Kathu was then still covered by jungle and fever was rife. It happened that a traveling opera company (called ngiu in Thai or pua-hee in Hokkien dialect) came from China to perform for the miners. When the whole company grew sick, they kept to a vegetarian diet to honor two of the emperor gods, Kiew Ong Tai Teh and Yok Ong Sone Teh. The sickness afflicting the opera troupe. This greatly interested the people of Kathu, who asked how it was done. The answer came that ritual vegetarianism with its attendant ceremonies had been the cause, with the result that people embraced the faith enthusiastically. Thus the festival began.


10 RULES FOR THE VEGETARIAN FESTIVAL


1. Abstain from killing living things. (Abstain from eating meat product.)
2. Abstain from stealing.
3. Abstain from telling lie.
4. Abstain from alcoholic drinks.
5. Abstain from sex or adultery.
6. Abstain from gambling.
7. Abstain from bedecking jewelry and leather goods.
8. Wearing white attire is preferable during the festival.
9. Mourner, women in menstruation and pregnancy should avoid participating in any kind of rituals.
10. Kitchen utensils and containers should be kept solely for the festival



PicturePhuket Vegetarian Festival Piercing

SCHEDULE: SAM PAI GONG SHRINE{BANGKOO)


SEPTEMBER 23, 2014
16.45 Tall Lantern Pole Raising Ritual 23.00 Jade Emperor God and the Nine Emperor Gods Invitation Ritual

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014
20.30 Chanting and reading of Contributors’ Names to the festival

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014
20.30 Chanting and reading of Contributors’ Names to the festival

SEPTEMBER 26, 20140
6.30 Street Procession around Phuket Town 16.00 Food-Offering Ritual to the Heavenly Warriors

SEPTEMBER 27, 2014
18.00 Worshiping Ritual to the Deceased Devotees and reading of Contributors’ Names to the festival

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014
20.30 Chanting and reading of Contributors’ Names to the festival

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014
 16.00 Food-Offering Ritual to the Heavenly Warriors. 19.45 Propitiation of the Seven Stars Ritual

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
18.00 Chanting and reading of Contributors’ Names to the festival. 20.45 Bladed-Ladder Climbing Ritual

OCTOBER 1, 2014
18.00 Chanting and reading of Contributors’ Names to the festival

OCTOBER 2, 2014
08.00 Street Procession around Sapam Villages and Bangkoo Villages. 16.00 Food-Offering Ritual to the Heavenly Warriors. 19.30 Fire-Walking Ritual. 21.30 Ceremonial Bridge-Crossing Ritual. 23.00 Jade Emperor & Nine Emperor  Farewell Ritual

OCTOBER 3, 2014
16.45 Tall Lantern Pole Lowering Ritual and Food-Offering Ritual to the Heavenly Warrior

FIRE WALKING SCHEDULES:

29 September 2014
20.00 BAN THA RUE SHRINE
20.00 JENG ONG SHRINE
20.09 JUI TUI SHRINE at Sapan Hin
20.45 YOK KE KENG SHRINE
21.00 SUI BOON TONG SHRINE
21.00 TAE GUN SHRINE (BAN NABON)
21.00 TEA GUN SHRINE (SAPAM)
21.30 HAI YIAN GENG SHRINE (BAN MAI KHAO)

30 September 2014
21.00 BU SENG TONG SHRINE ( BAN KIEN )

1 October 2014
14.00 GIM TSU ONG SHRINE (BAN DON)
20.00 BANG NEOW SHRINE
20.00 LIM HU TAI SU SHRINE (SAMKONG)
20.00 SAM HONG HU SHRINE (CHERNG THALAY)
20.00 TAE GUN TAI TAE SHRINE (BAN PASAK)
20.30 CHOOR SU GONG SHRINE (NAKA)
20.30 SHENG LENG TONG ( BAN MUANG MAI)

2 October 2014
15.00 KATHU SHRINE
19.30 SAM PAI KONG SHRINE (BAN BANGKOO)

The Street Procession:

This is the most spectacular event of the Vegetarian Festival or the Nine Emperor Gods Festival., which became iconic of the festival as a whole. The processions offer an opportunity for the householders and the general public along the streets to receive the blessings of the gods possessing the spirit mediums. The inhabitants set up altar in front of their houses, decorated with Chinese embroideries table apron (Tok Ui), placing on them lit candles and incense sticks , flowers, fruit, sweets and tea. The processions will be almost everyday from different shrines around the area. It may be unsuitable for children as there is a lot of weapons skewered through the faces of participants which may look terrifying. Other than that, the annual vegetarian festival Phuket is one for the memory books


Его уже год, как Пхукет Вегетарианский фестиваль 2013 прошел. Пхукет сцена вновь собирается получить толчок помпой, фейерверками и страшных сцен традиции Пхукет Вегетарианский фестиваль лица нанизанных на вертел. Это лет фестиваль является с 24 сентября по 2 октября 2014 года Большинство туристов будет идти в первый раз, так что лучше всего, чтобы получить номер в отеле города Пхукет . Это где главное действие, и это лучшее место, чтобы остаться. Живописный Патонг находится всего в 20 минутах езды на автобусе, так что вы не оставили из главных баров и клубов . Тем не менее, Пхукет на более дешевой стороне можно найти только путем идти на городском Walkabout Пхукет открытия.


Пхукет история Вегетарианский фестиваль.

Вегетарианский фестиваль на Пхукете началась в 1825 году, когда губернатор Таланг, Praya джерм, переехал главный город острова от Ta Reua в Thalang District, чтобы получить лопата в Кату округа, где китайские шахтеры были. Кату был тогда еще покрыта джунглями и лихорадка было хоть отбавляй. Случилось так, что путешествия оперная труппа (называется ngiu на тайском или Пуа-хи в Hokkien диалекте) пришли из Китая, чтобы выполнить для шахтеров. Когда вся компания росла болен, они держали на вегетарианскую диету в честь двух богов императора, Киев Онг Тай Дэ и Йок Онг Соне Дэ. Болезнь, от которых страдает оперной труппы. Это значительно заинтересовала народ Кату, который спросил, как это было сделано. Ответ пришел, что ритуал вегетарианство с сопутствующими церемоний был причиной, в результате чего люди восприняли веру с энтузиазмом. Таким образом, фестиваль начался.


10 ПРАВИЛА Вегетарианский фестиваль

1. воздерживаться от убийства живых существ. (Воздержитесь от еды мясного продукта.)
2. Воздержитесь от кражи.
3. Воздержитесь от рассказывая ложь.
4. Воздержитесь от спиртных напитков.
5. Воздержитесь от секса или прелюбодеяния.
6. Воздержитесь от азартных игр.
7. Воздержитесь от bedecking ювелирные и кожаные изделия.
8. Ношение белой одежды предпочтительнее во время фестиваля.
9. Mourner, женщины в менструации и беременности следует избегать участия в любых ритуалов.
10. Кухонная посуда и контейнеры должны быть исключительно для фестиваля  

РАСПИСАНИЕ: SAM ПАИ GONG Храм {BANGKOO)

23 сентября 2014
16.45 Высокий фонарь полюс Повышение Ритуал 23.00 Нефритовый император Бог и девять императорских богов Приглашение Ритуал

24 сентября 2014
20.30 Пение и чтение имен вкладчиков на фестиваль

25 сентября 2014
20.30 Пение и чтение имен вкладчиков на фестиваль

26 СЕНТЯБРЯ 20140
6.30 Street Шествие вокруг Пхукет 16.00 Food-ритуал, чтобы Небесных Воинов

27 сентября 2014
18.00 Поклонение Ритуал для умершего преданных и чтения имен вкладчиков на фестиваль

28 сентября 2014
20.30 Пение и чтение имен вкладчиков на фестиваль

29 сентября 2014
16.00 Food-ритуал, чтобы Небесных Воинов. 19.45 Умилостивление семи звезд Ритуала

30 сентября 2014
18.00 Пение и чтение имен вкладчиков в фестивале. 20.45 лезвиями зачёт Восхождение Ritual

1 октября 2014
18.00 Пение и чтение имен вкладчиков на фестиваль

2 октября 2014
08.00 Улица Шествие вокруг Сапама сел и Bangkoo деревни. 16.00 Food-ритуал, чтобы Небесных Воинов. 19.30 Противопожарные Прогулки Ритуал. 21.30 Торжественное Bridge-Crossing Ритуал. 23.00 Нефритовый император и девять император Прощание Ритуал

3 октября 2014
16.45 Высокий фонарь полюс Понижение Ритуал и еды-ритуал, к Небесному Warrior

Хождение по огню РАСПИСАНИЕ:

29 сентября 2014
20.00 BAN ТНА РУП Храм
20.00 JENG ОНГ Храм
20.09 JUI TUI Храм в Sapan Хин
20.45 YOK KE KENG Храм
21.00 SUI BOON ТОНГ Храм
21.00 TAE GUN Храм (BAN NABON)
21.00 ЧАЙ GUN Храм (Сапама)
21.30 HAI Yian Гэн Храм (BAN Mai Khao)

30 сентября 2014
21.00 BU СЕНГ ТОНГ Храм (BAN Киевэнерго)

1 октября 2014
14.00 ГИМ ТГУ ОНГ Храм (BAN ДОН)
20.00 BANG NEOW Храм
20.00 LIM HU TAI SU Храм (Samkong)
20.00 SAM ГОНКОНГ HU Храм (CHERNG Thalay)
20.00 TAE GUN TAI TAE Храм (BAN Пасак)
20.30 чоор SU GONG Храм (NAKA)
20.30 SHENG LENG ТОНГ (BAN MUANG МАИ)

2 октября 2014
15.00 KATHU Храм
19.30 SAM ПАИ KONG Храм (BAN BANGKOO)

Улица Шествие:
Это самое захватывающее событие Вегетарианский фестиваль или Девяти Императорских Богов фестиваля., Который стал культовым фестиваля в целом. В шествия предлагают возможность для домовладельцев и широкой общественности по улицам, чтобы получить благословение богов, обладающих медиумов. Жители создан алтарь перед своими домами, украшенный китайские вышивки стола фартук (Ток UI), размещение на них зажженные свечи и ароматические палочки, цветы, фрукты, сладости и чай. В шествия будут почти каждый день из разных храмов в районе. Это может быть неподходящим для детей, поскольку есть много оружия нанизанные через лицах участников, которые могут выглядеть страшно. Кроме этого, ежегодный вегетарианский фестиваль Пхукет является одним для книг памяти
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Miss Phuket Bike Week 2014

5/4/2014

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Last year Miss Phuket Bike Week 2013 was a smash hit. This year, 2014, will be even more spectacular because it's the 20th Anniversary of Phuket Big Bike Week.

The annual beauty pageant will take place from April 11-14. Walk-in applications are being accepted now at the Andaman Embrace Resort and Spa in Patong.  Applicants must bring with them an authentic copy of their ID card, and two 4x6” photographs, one of their full figure, and one just of their upper half.  Eligible applicants will be called to assemble agin on April 8 at the Andaman Embrace Resort and Spa from 10am, when a panel will select the final 20 contestants as well as take photographs and film a VTR with other contestants and pageant organizers.

Last years Phuket Bike Week 2013
was a roaring success and the crowning of the beauty queen was a spectacle itself. Who will it be this year....You?

For more information, call 076-352-069 or contact Ms Somnawan directly on 086-695-4463, or email contest@andamanembrace.com


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Phuket Big Bike Week 2014 | Big Bike Week 20th Anniversary

4/4/2014

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Phuket big bike week 2014
Once again it is that time of year when bikers will gather on the island of Phuket. This year is  truly special. PHUKET BIG BIKE WEEK 2014 “ASEAN Ride Together”, the Asian biggest motorcycle event, will celebrate the 20th anniversary on 11th -19th April 2014. This event will be the large gathering of 40,000 visitors from 25 countries and expected expecting to draw over 8,000 motorcycles to Phuket. The fanfare of Big Bike Week 20th Anniversary will take place in the similar grounds of Loma Park at Patong Beach on 11th -14th April 2014 and later move to the island's capital of Phuket Town on 18th-19th April 2014. Similar to 2013 Bike Week last year, it clashes with the Thai new year, the Songkran Festival (Water Festival) so its going to be a wet & wild party in Phuket.

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The highlights of Phuket Bike Week 2014 are ;

11-14 APRIL 2014 At Loma Park, Patong Beach , Phuket 

Day 1: Friday 11 April 2014
15.00 – 24.00 Motorcycle Festival.
16.30 – 18.00 Riding convoy around Patong .
17.30 – 18.30 Live music by rock band.
18.30 – 19.00 Cowboys & Indians show.
19.00 – 19.30 Show from Miss PBW2014 contestants.
18.00 – 19.00 Welcoming motorcycles convoy. Local culture show.
19.30 – 20.30 Opening ceremony Phuket Bike Week 2014.
21.00 – 01.00 Music Festival & Beach Party

Day 2 : Saturday 12 April 2014
15.00 – 24.00 Custom bike competition & Motorcycle festival.
18.00 – 19.00 Live music by rock band.
19.00 – 20.00 Tattoo competition.
19.00 – 22.00 VIP Grand Dinner (at Phuket Graceland hotel)
20.00 – 01.00 Music Festival & Beach Party
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Day 3 : Sunday 13 April 2014
12.00 – 18.00 Celebrate Sondkran Fest (Thail new year) with bikers
18.00 – 19.00 Live music by rock band.
19.00 – 20.00 Cowboys & Indians show.
20.00 – 01.00 Music Festival & Beach Party

Day 4 : Monday 14 April 2014
15.00 – 24.00 Motorcycle festival.
19.00 – 20.00 Miss Phuket Bike Week 2014 Contest.
20.00 -- 21.00 Thank you Party hosted by Pra-yai (Bid Budha) rider bike club.
21.00 – 01.00 Music Festival & Beach Party

Day 5 : Friday 18 April 2014
13.00-24.00 Motorcycle Festival
14.00-17.00 Safe riding demonstration
18.00-19.00 Thai culture show
19.00-20.00 Welcome speech by Bike Club president.
20.00-24.00 Music Festival

Day 6 : Saturday 19 April 2014
13.00-15.00 Motorcycle Festival, Gymkhana and Stunt show
16.00-18.00 Riding convoy around Phuket old town then ride to Thai Royal Navy’s port
17.00-18.30 Custom bike competition.
19.00-20.00 Live music by Rock band
20.00-21.00 Opening Ceremony and speech from Mayor of Phuket province and authorities of Phuket town.
21.00-21.30 Show from Miss Phuket Bike Week 2014
21.30-23.45 Music Festival and Live concert by Carabao band

18-19 APRIL 2014 At Sapan-hin, Phuket Town
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Phuket New Year 2014 Parties

30/12/2013

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Phuket is ready to party this countdown new year 2014  with an electronic music festival.  The Creative Electronic Music and Dance Festival began last year by the Tourism Authority of Thailand in collaboration with Department of Intellectual Properties, Amazing Thailand and Karon Municipality. Karon beach in conjunction with Karon beach New Year Countdown 2014 is another exciting event to celebrate New Year 2014 in Phuket. It starts on 30th December and ends 1st New Year monrning.

Another section is Bangtao beach where the Ministry Of Sound is doing it year end party
on famous Xana beach on the 28th Dec. It's priced and a norminal Bhat600 for all playgoers. This is a sure banging party as MOS is a major leader in their field.

Lastly, Friendship Beach
is also having a fabulous dinner & dance. Music from the 70's to today will be played including Thai dance tracks. DJ Bobby in the house for this plus live fire show and fireworks. All on New Years Eve. So many choices of smaller parties as well all over Phuket so you will be spoiled for choice. Have a great time. Cheers!

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Miss Phuket Bike Week 2013 Winner

21/4/2013

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Over the last week the Phuket Bike Week 2013 has been ongoing and so has the Miss Phuket Bike Week Contest 2013. It's just part of the annual festival and who doesn't know that bikes & babes are just the norm when it comes to events like this. This year it's been another friendly rivalry for all contestants who have also been enjoying themselves around the bikes, poolside, the beach and the Loma park grounds where the event is held every year.

The finals was held after the "Ride For Peace" from Patong to Chalong to Promtep Cape and back to the event area where there was a band performance first then the finals itself. The contestants looked a little nervous but composed. In addition they all looked fabulous on stage. The winner, by popular vote, took away the title and 30,000 Baht in prize money. Not too ba for a week's work indeed.

Not forgetting, when one event ends in Phuket, another begins. The Phuket Pride Week 2013 kicks off on Monday 22nd April with an opening night street party on Soi Paradise at 10pm. Don’t miss the fun, spectacular grand parade on Saturday 27th April, with its colourful floats and flashy costumes. The Phuket Pride Week 2013 runs until 28 April.
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Phuket Old Town Festival

18/2/2013

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The three day Phuket old town festival kicked off on 15th Feb 2013. The yearly affair really highlights the Chinese culture there which is the thriving community in the old town area. There will be plenty of food, dance performances and artwork as well. The parade will start off on Phang-Hga road, near the Honda showroom, and end at Dragon Park on Thalang road. Most of the roads for the parade and other side roads will all be converted to walking streets so as to accommodate the huge crowds of people at the festival.

There are three main objectives of this years festival. The development  and conservation of the culture, to promote the old town area, and to encourage residents to promote Phuket Old Town.

In addition to the street acts and performances, the four main streets used will have themes attached to them. Thalang road will about the past, Krabi road will be about the present, Phang-Nga road will be about the future and Dibuk road will showcase items like food, handicraft and clothes by the Peranakan Association.

On the last day there will be worship and prayers by devotees at the Hai Leng Ong open space near the Dragon Park. So if you're there and would like to view a different side of Phuket and its traditions, now is the time to do so and head over to Phuket old town to catch all the action of the festival.


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Phuket New Year 2012

31/12/2012

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Phuket New Year 2012 has been plagued with problems which is dragging out till the last minutes of the end of the year. Literally.

This year it's had a fair share of issues like the Sydictive party shifting from Surin beach, announced by Paris Hilton months ago, to Patong beach. The issue about tickets sold, ban on alcohol at the venue by the Patong municipality, enforcing the rule that the party to be free as the law states that anything done on the free beach and must be so. Also, Akon confirming he wouldn't be appearing after not being paid according to the contract and his name being used for promotions and social media even before confirmation or payments done. Not forgetting the giant floating platform having plenty of technical issues on the sound, lights and display monitors all in tow. Plus the two VIP platforms hadn't even arrived but is said to be on it's way due to the tide not being suitable for moving them.

Plus, the yearly Patong beach party organizers upset that their party will be marginalized by patrons. However, they have no alcohol ban placed unlike the Syndictive party, so it becomes their advantage. Not forgetting the Bangla road party hype will be in full swing right in front of the beach party zone as they have been decorating the streets and most of the bars and clubs are ready for a good countdown. Even further down the beach area is another beach party zone towards the road leading to Kata.

Lastly, the weather has been bad with heavy downpours all over Phuket. Organizers are hoping it will clear so everyone can have a good time but the Thai Meteorological Department has indicated heavy downpour till Wednesday.

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Meanwhile in Phuket City, “Colorful Countdown Phuket” for 2013 kicks off with a 3 day event from 29th till 31st December held at the Chai field. Phuket Governor Maitri Inthusut opened the event with birds being set free for the new year arrival.

Artist to appear at the event will include duo girl band Neko Jump plus others like rock singer Bao Wee, Thai folk band Sexy Girl, Wit Hyper, Samkong Super Dance troupe, rock band Am Fine and lots more.

Plus there will be singing contest, food galore, game booths and not forgetting beer bars set up so you don't go thirsty while having a good time. So the Phuket nightlife seems all ready for rolling in 2013 with a bang.
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Christmas In Phuket

24/12/2012

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Christmas, as we all know, is a huge holiday almost everywhere and Christmas in Phuket is no different. One small difference, or it should  be said as big difference, it's meant for kids but Phuket is Disneyland for adults so everyone is expecting to have a present.

Fact is, many places add the Christmas tree and decor so visitors, especially the kids that come along with family vacationers, have a little cheer to see the lights and tree beside the sea and sand everyday.

Most hotels and other businesses would have also added some form of Christmas decor to keep in line with the festive period as it is also the peak season and many places raise prices to earn more. Most larger hotels also have a "must attend" lunch or dinner that is included for people that book rooms within these hotels. Don't be surprised as it's standard practice all over and if you booked your Phuket hotel online, it would have stated so.

Nonetheless, if you have never experienced Christmas in Phuket, you are in for a treat. I have to emphasize, guys especially, are allowed to be naughty or nice.
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Phuket Carnival At Patong 2012

16/12/2012

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 Phuket Carnival 2012 (Thailand)

A Phuket yearly affair, also known as Patong Carnival, has grown steadily. It  kicks off the high season in Patong area, lasting from 15th till 20th December. Normally it's held in November but this year they pushed it to December to avoid the rainy season downfall. Fortunately it rained only in the early afternoon period which cleared away fears of a wash out and the Patong carnival had a spectacular parade.

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The parade started at Phang Muang Sai Kor Road and proceeded towards Prachanukhro Road and Thaweewong Road (the beach road) until it reached the football field next to Loma Park. Thai country singer Chaiya Mitchai and Kob from Thai pop rock group Taxi. 
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The Phuket scene in Patong has come alive with the festival that is going to last five days of partying and concerts. Along the beach road itself there were many stalls set up for games, gift items, merchandise, beer stalls and even a dunking booth for added fun.

People came from the beach area to the main grandstand and others from the interior of Patong iteself. For once Bangla road seem to have come to a stand still with hardly anyone in any of the bars along the entire street. Fact is, none of the bars were allowed to have any loud music playing or have any of the dancers perform as the Phuket carnival at Patong was to be showcased. Plus the police was in full force that nght as well.

With the Thai smile everywhere, below are more photos of the carnival action...
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