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Festivals & Events :
Samui,
Thailand
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» Boon
Phawet Merit-making Fair
March 3 – 5
Princess Mother Somdej Phra Srinagarindara Park
Bueng Phlan Chai, Roi-et |
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THE Boon Phawet fair is a merit-making ceremony that reflects the Buddhist
belief in reincarnation. The highlights of the fair include the Khao Phan Kon
Processions featuring the 13 episodes depicted in the Buddhist text Mahachat
Jataka, spectacular light and sound presentations of the story of Prince
Vessandara, feasts of local fare particularly delicious Khanom Jeen Nam Ya, rice
vermicelli noodles served with a variety of sauces or Nam Ya, and other local
delicacies.
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» Asian
Barred Ground Dove Cooing Competition
March 4 – 5
Yala Province |
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THAIS have long believed that doves are
creatures that bring good luck to those who rear
them. They are also regarded as symbols of
purity and peace. Given this belief, in former
times, the rearing of zebra doves was a popular
past-time among Thais.
A local dove-cooing contest has now evolved into
an international event with participants from
the neighboring countries. The Asian Barred
Ground Dove festival attracts dove-lovers from
all over Thailand as well as from the
neighboring countries of Thailand, particularly
from Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei,
to the southern city of Yala. The major
highlight is a dove-cooing competition involving
more than 1,400 participants. Young prize doves
and other local products are available on sale.
Various sports contests are also held. |
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» The
Magical World of Disney on Ice
March 24 to April 2
Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani |
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| DISNEY on Ice will tour theatres and arenas
worldwide for the first time ever this summer.
The new live family entertainment show, Disney
on Ice “The Magical World of Disney on Ice” will
take audiences on a journey of adventure and
surprise with cartoon player in your beloved are
live, on stage. |
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» Thailand Annual Kite Festival
March 14 – 15
Sanam Luang (Royal Field) |
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KITE-flying has been a popular Thai sport for
centuries. In the summer months of March, April
and May, a southerly wind sweeps across the open
fields heralding the kite-flying season, Thai
kites are classified as being “flat” or
3-dimensional. The more elaborate kites such as
those taking on the more complex forms of birds
or humans are usually 3-dimensional. At the
annual Thailand International Kites Festivals,
the unique identity of Thai kites is showcased.
Ordinary Thai kites come in all shapes and sizes
with the popular ones featuring owls, fishes,
various faces and serpents and ranging from
inches up to 25 feet in size. These kites are
usually flown for fun. |
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