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Krabi Festivals & Events have been one of the prime reasons behind its undaunting
appeal to the travelers from all around the globe. Apart from experiencing the
past of this place in the temple museum and enjoying in the national parks and
wildlife sanctuaries, you can also get an essence of the culture of this place
from the annual festivals and fiestas celebrated here with great excitement.
Floating Boats of the Sea Gypsy
This 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
Held on 16 - 18 November, this festival's local name is Krabi Boek Fa Andaman.
This is celebrated yearly to formally open 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.
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