Phuket Festivals & Events

The largest island in Thailand, the most populous and the most popular one- Phuket is a major watershed in the tourism industry of Thailand. And festivals and events in Phuket are more than you can even think of. In this cosmopolitan island there are festival for every faith, every religion every race, and every kind of tourist for that matter. The list below will give you a fair idea about the number and nature of Phuket events and festivals. Take your pick.

The Chinese New Year comes in the month of February and revolves around certain animals for the year, just as the year 2006 was the year of the Dog. The new year celebrations include boisterous and colorful dragon parades, Chinese traditional music and dance and of course, lots and lots of your favorite Chinese food.

Thao Thep Krasatri- Thao Sri Suntorn Festival

The Thao Thep Krasatri- Thao Sri Suntorn Festival is celebrated every year on the13th of March in memory of the two ladies who led the defense of the island against the Burmese in 1785.

Songkran Festival

The Songkran festival celebrates the advent of the Thai New Year. This festival is celebrated in April.

Turtle Releasing Festival

The turtle releasing festival is a part of the Thai New Year celebrations. The Government of Thailand has christened this festival as National Fisheries Day. The festivities include releasing of turtles into the sea at beaches in the north of the island.