HAT YAI INTERNATIONAL LANTERN FESTIVAL – THE COLOUR OF THE SOUTH
At Hat Yai Municipal Park
1 November 2009 – 28 February 2010
During the Hat Yai International Lantern Festival which runs from 1 November 2009 to 28 February 2010, the scenic Hat Yai Municipal Park will be transformed into a showcase of light presented under the theme, “The Colour of the South”.
Festival Highlights
The highlights include:
Amazing Nine Wonders Happiness Lantern
Ice lanterns inspired by the lanterns of Harbin in Heilongjiang Province in China
“The Colour of the South” — a colourful display of lanterns from the 14 provinces of Southern Thailand
Traditional Thai lanterns of the four regions of Thailand
“Blessing for Life, Blessed Community” — a lantern exhibition that showcases the art of lantern-making art from all regions of Thailand and from around the world with themed lantern displays reflecting creative thinking and infinite imagination, for example — “Children’s World”, “Animal World”, “Auspicious Mythical Creatures from World Folklore & Legend”
Floating lantern displays
Contemporary lantern contest
A lively entertainment programme featuring various artists
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.
