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SONGKRAN – THE WATER FESTIVAL ON THE BEACH & PHUKET BIKE WEEK 2009
April 12-13, 2009
Patong Beach, Phuket |
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| 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 the newly-opened Jungceylon, billed as the “international shopping and leisure destination”, overlooking Patong Beach.
| 12 April, 2009 |
| 05:00 p.m. |
The procession of the highly-revered Phra Puttha Sihing Buddha image and Songkran Processions assemble at the
T-junction of Prachanukroh Road and Taweewong Road |
| 05:30 p.m. |
Performance by the Kalasin College of Dramatic Arts at Soi Bangla next to the
police kiosk
The processions move toward the main stage in Soi Bangla |
| 06:00 p.m. |
The Chairman of the ceremony arrives.
The
Chairman presents the opening speech.
Opening ceremony-fireworks
The Chairman bathes the Buddha image.
- Participants and visitors bathe the Buddha image and enjoy the water-splashing festival at Soi Bangla, Patong Beach |
| 07:00 p.m. |
Songkran Kids Contest
Performances by the Kalasin College of Dramatic Arts |
| 07:30 p.m. |
Registration of Miss Songkran Contestants (open to Thais and foreigners)
at the central stage in Soi Bangla |
| 08:30 p.m. |
Songkran Kids Contest award presentation ceremony |
| 09:00 p.m. |
Miss Songkran Contest
Performances by the Kalasin College of Dramatic Arts |
| 11:00 p.m. |
End of first day events |
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| 13 April 2009 |
| 07:30 a.m. |
Arrive at Suwankeereewong temple
Merit-making ceremony.
Bath the Phra Puttha Sihing Buddha image
Klong Yao (long drum) parade and musical performance |
| 11:00 a.m. |
Offering food to the monks |
| 12:00 a.m. |
Lunch |
| 01:00 p.m. |
Sermon by Buddhist monks. Visitors perform the bathing ritual by pouring scented lustral water on the hands of the monks and respected
senior citizens
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| 02:00 p.m. |
Enjoy water-splashing at Suwankeereewong temple |
| 06:30 p.m. |
Performances by the Kalasin College of Dramatic Arts at the main stage,
Soi Bangla, Patong Beach |
| 11:30 p.m. |
End of the event |
PHUKET BIKE WEEK 2009
April 10-12, 2009
At Patong beach
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Related articles
AN INTRODUCTION TO SONGKRAN
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THE SIGNIFICANCE OF SONGKRAN:
ORIGINS OF THE FESTIVAL & THE CULTURAL VALUES BEHIND SONGKRAN
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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 |
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IMPORTANT
Event dates and programme details may be subject to change.
Many of the festivals and events listed on Thailand's official calendar of annual events are traditional Buddhist or folk festivals, the date of which is either determined by the Buddhist lunar calendar and waxing and waning moon. These are not staged events. The festivals reflect the rhythm of life in rural Thai villages and local traditions as observed in times past. To ensure you have the most updated information, please reconfirm details prior to travel.
Contact:
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Email: info@tat.or.th
Website: www.tat.or.th
Tel: +66 (0) 2250 5500 (120 automatic lines)
Fax: +66 (0) 2250 5511 (two automatic lines)
FOR EVENT INFORMATION,
please call 1672.
Address:
1600 Petchaburi Road, Makkasan, Rajatevee
Bangkok 10400
Thailand |
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