Krabi Festivals & Events

Krabi Festivals & Events

Krabi Festivals & Events have been one of the prime reasons behind its explicit appeal to the travelers from all around the globe. Apart from experiencing the past of this place in the temples, museums and enjoying in the national parks and wildlife sanctuaries of Krabi, you can also get an events celebrated with great excitement.

Here is a comprehensive overview on the important Krabi festivals and events. This will help you to plan your tour to Krabi during the celebration time and enjoy the festivals and events in Krabi to the fullest.

Floating Boats of the Sea Gypsy

This Krabi festival or event takes place on the full moon day in the 6th and 11th months of the lunar calendar. This is locally called Loi Ruea Chao Le Festival. Generally taking place around May and October, this fiesta is a rare and old tradition of the sea gypsies on Ko Lanta. On this occasion the sea gypsies flock at the beach near Ban Saladan to float boats in the sea in order to float away the misfortunes and bring good luck. During the ceremony, a distinctive southern rong-ngeng dance and music is performed around the boats.

Opening the Andaman Sea

This is one of the local festivals in Krabi, popularly known as, Krabi Boek Fa Andaman. The festival takes place on 16 - 18 November This is celebrated once in a year and marks the formal opening of the tourist season of the province. It features parades, cultural and musical performances, sea kayak competitions, boat races, sales of local products and other activities.

Asiarooms.com gives you detail information on any of the festival mentioned below,

• Krabi Boek Fa Andaman Festival
• Loi Ruea Chao Le Festival

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