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February 25th, 2014, 01:15
Holiday & Events, Thailand
13th Seafood Festival at Samut Sakhon
27 February тАУ 3 March, 2014
Embankment in front of the City Pillar Shrine in Muang district, Samut Sakhon
Samut Sakhon, well-known as the fishing port and centre of fresh seafood of Thailand, is organising the 13th Seafood Festival, the annual event held to its reputation as seafood hub of the country. Throughout the 5-day event, visitors can shop for seafood products fresh from the sea; try and taste great variety of ready-to-eat seafood dishes from 50 leading restaurants in Samut Sakhon. Each of the seafood restaurants have received certificates from the Ministry of Public Health for its hygiene and food safety as well as guaranteed for its high quality and great taste. In addition, visitors can also shop for high-quality locally made and marketed goods under the governmentтАЩs one-tambon-one-product campaign, as well as enjoy the cultural performances, concerts, talk shows and variety of entertainment. The event starts every day from 16:00 hrs.
[attachment=9:xpm5a19j]Samut-Sakhon-Seafood-Festival[/attachment:xpm5a19j]
First Trat Orchid Festival 2014
26 February to 2 March, 2014
The Event Park in front of Khao Saming Sub-district Office, Trat
The first Trat Orchid Festival will be held from 26 February to 2 March, 2014 at the Event Park in front of Khao Saming Sub-district Office. The event is organised by Khao Saming Sub-district Administrative Organisation and the Anurak Orchid Group of Ban Wang Tak. Event highlights include several kinds of plant and orchid competitions, pineapple contests, exhibitions of a variety type of orchid and plants.
[attachment=8:xpm5a19j]Trat-Orchid-Fair.jpg[/attachment:xpm5a19j]
Bang Khla Food and Fruit Fair
1 March 2014 - 31 March 2014
Bang Khla, Chacheongsao Thailand
Farmers and growers in Chacheongsao will host their annual Mango Festival, where the delicious fruit and other produce will be on sale and display. The local TAT office will be helping to promote agro-tourism in the area by providing information on where visitors can visit mango orchards, fish, deer, and ostrich farms. Visitors can also take boat rides along the Bangprakong River to see various historical and natural sites.
[attachment=7:xpm5a19j]Mango Festival.jpg[/attachment:xpm5a19j]
Prap Ho Monument Fair
5 March 2014 - 13 March 2014
Mueang Nong Khai, Thailand
Prap Ho Monument Fair is held at the Prap Ho Monument in the month of March every year. Activities in the fair include shows, games, and booths of goods at reasonable prices and it is a popular attraction for both locals and visitors to the area.
[attachment=6:xpm5a19j]Anou_Savari_Festival.png[/attachment:xpm5a19j]
Bun Phawet Fair
7 March 2014 - 9 March 2014
Khon Kaen
тАЬBun PhawetтАЭ or merit making of the 4th lunar month. It is one of the most important traditions that showcases the identity and pride of the people of Loei that has been held successively for a long time. тАЬPhawetтАЭ is a word in which the people of the Northeast have corrupted the pronunciation from тАЬPhra WesтАЭ (Phra Wessandon), name of the last reincarnation of the Lord Buddha before his birth as Prince Siddhartha.
Salient features in this event are the sermon on Phra Wessandon of Thet Maha Chat (The Great Birth) which consists of 13 episodes that are to be completed within a day. The belief behind this tradition is that the participant in this preaching would be born again into the religion of Phra Si Ariya Metrai тАУ the land of happiness as per the Buddhist belief inviting Phra Uppakhut who people of the Northeast believe is a patron of the Phawet ceremony, procession inviting Phra Wessandon and his wife, Lady Matsi, to return to the city, enjoy listening to the sermon on Phra Malai Muen Phra Malai Saen, enjoy the special cuisine of this fair, Khanom Jin, (Thai vermicelli or khao poon) and steamed sticky rice (khao tom mut) to give away to visitors and offer to the monks in the temple. Hence, there is a saying that тАЬgo to khao poon and take the merit at Bun PhawetтАЭ, enjoy viewing the procession of Phra Uppakhut, 13 episodes of the great sermon Mahachat, processions of each episode, enjoy free khao poon, Northeastern style dinner, and light and sound presentation.
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SI SA KET DOK LAM DUAN FLOWER FESTIVAL & FOUR TRIBES ANNUAL Surin
7 March 2014 - 9 March 2014
Surin, Thailand
The intriguing cream-coloured flowers of lumduan (White Cheesewood) trees come into bloom around March every year. Si SaKet is the only province in the kingdom where large clusters of up to 50,000 of these trees grow naturally in the Princess Mother Memorial Park in the Si Sa Ket provincial centre. The Si Sa KetтАЩs Four Tribes Annual Cultural Festival include cultural performances depicting the culture and way of life of the ethnic Lao, Khmer, Kui or Suay, and Yoe (pronounced Yer) tribal peoples, a photo exhibition, drawings by local artists, a drawing contest, delicious som tam (papaya salad), kai yang (grilled chicken) and khaoniaow (sticky rice) тАУ top favourite local delicacies served in the food plaza, a great variety of engaging live demonstrations, and sales of OTOP local village products from each of the sub-districts (tambon) of Si Sa Ket province promoted under the One Tambon One Product label.
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CHA тАУ AM International Kite Festival
7 March 2014 - 9 March 2014
Rama VI Camp in Cha Am district
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in cooperation with Phetchaburi province, Naresuan Camp, The Rama VI Camp (or Phra Ram VI Camp) the Thai Sports World under Royal Patronage, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Thailand Kite Fliers Association. With each subsequent year, the Thailand International Kite Festival attracts an ever-growing number of devoted kite fans, participants and spectators, from all over Thailand as well as from countries around the region, and beyond. The colorful kite festival thus presents a golden opportunity for visitors to savor the international flavor of kite culture in a single trip. As well as kite events there will also be a parachute show, a radio controlled airplane show and competition. As with any Thai festival there will be plenty of food and handicraft booths everywhere to keep you occupied as well. This annual event is really one not to be missed and definitely one of the more colorful events of the year.
[attachment=3:xpm5a19j]30176365-01_big.jpg[/attachment:xpm5a19j]
Pattaya Music Festival 2014
21 March 2014 - 23 March 2014
Venue: Pattaya , Chon Buri
Pattaya International Music Festival is one of the best recognized music events in Asia to attract music lovers and fun-seekers from all over the world. The three-day free concert featuring Thai and international artists of every genre starts around 6 p.m. and goes until midnight. Visitors can enjoy beach activities during the day before attending the music festival as the night falls. In addition to the concert, there are booths selling music-related accessories and food stalls within the concert venue.
Highlight: This festival is regarded as тАШThe Longest Beach Music Festival in AsiaтАЩ with 4 different stages at which you can enjoy all styles of music; such as, pop, R&B, hip-hop, rock, and jazz, in the one festival.
[attachment=2:xpm5a19j]Pattaya Music Festival 2014.jpg[/attachment:xpm5a19j]
The 10th WaiKhruMuay Thai Ceremony
17 March 2014 - 20 March 2014
Ayutthaya, Thailand
WaiKru Ceremony is a demonstration of the Muay Thai boxersтАЩ respect and gratitude to their teachers in submission to the serious and patient teaching and training. The ceremony is very important, which shows sincere appreciation and perseverance, and also raise the spirit of the boxers. In the earlier day of the event, the boxers have to attend the rituals to worship NaiKhanom Tom who was the famous Thai boxer. Next, enjoy Thai arts and culture performances including the traditional Thaitattoo, making of Aranyik swords, performing of Thaimartial arts, and an exhibition of ancient weapons.After that in the late afternoon, there are WaiKruMuay Thai ceremony, worshipping Thaiancestral kings and brave soldiers who protected the motherland; namely, King Naresuan the Great, King Suea,and Phraya Phichai Dap Hak, and see the demonstrative performance at night.
http://aitmathai.igetweb.com/index.php?mo=3&art=42027471
[attachment=1:xpm5a19j]World-Thai-Martial-Arts-Festival-and-Wai-Khru-Muay-Thai-Ceremony.jpg[/attachment:xpm5a19j]
Nang YaiWatKhanon Festival
1 April 2014 - 30 April 2014
WatKanon Thai Shadow Theatre Museum, Phra Kru Pitak Silpakom, Ratchaburi, Thailand
The theme of event will be in retro. There will be Thai тАУ Mon food and art booths, weekend art market from independent artists, Khon performance from Fine Arts alumni, the Chatri marionette show, HoolooLigae, human puppet, NungTalung (Shadow puppet), the artwork booths from Department of the Ten Crafts and performance from students at the front courtyard of WatKanon Thai Shadow Theatre Museum, TambolSoiFah, Ratchaburi province.
[attachment=0:xpm5a19j]Ratchaburi.jpg[/attachment:xpm5a19j]
13th Seafood Festival at Samut Sakhon
27 February тАУ 3 March, 2014
Embankment in front of the City Pillar Shrine in Muang district, Samut Sakhon
Samut Sakhon, well-known as the fishing port and centre of fresh seafood of Thailand, is organising the 13th Seafood Festival, the annual event held to its reputation as seafood hub of the country. Throughout the 5-day event, visitors can shop for seafood products fresh from the sea; try and taste great variety of ready-to-eat seafood dishes from 50 leading restaurants in Samut Sakhon. Each of the seafood restaurants have received certificates from the Ministry of Public Health for its hygiene and food safety as well as guaranteed for its high quality and great taste. In addition, visitors can also shop for high-quality locally made and marketed goods under the governmentтАЩs one-tambon-one-product campaign, as well as enjoy the cultural performances, concerts, talk shows and variety of entertainment. The event starts every day from 16:00 hrs.
[attachment=9:xpm5a19j]Samut-Sakhon-Seafood-Festival[/attachment:xpm5a19j]
First Trat Orchid Festival 2014
26 February to 2 March, 2014
The Event Park in front of Khao Saming Sub-district Office, Trat
The first Trat Orchid Festival will be held from 26 February to 2 March, 2014 at the Event Park in front of Khao Saming Sub-district Office. The event is organised by Khao Saming Sub-district Administrative Organisation and the Anurak Orchid Group of Ban Wang Tak. Event highlights include several kinds of plant and orchid competitions, pineapple contests, exhibitions of a variety type of orchid and plants.
[attachment=8:xpm5a19j]Trat-Orchid-Fair.jpg[/attachment:xpm5a19j]
Bang Khla Food and Fruit Fair
1 March 2014 - 31 March 2014
Bang Khla, Chacheongsao Thailand
Farmers and growers in Chacheongsao will host their annual Mango Festival, where the delicious fruit and other produce will be on sale and display. The local TAT office will be helping to promote agro-tourism in the area by providing information on where visitors can visit mango orchards, fish, deer, and ostrich farms. Visitors can also take boat rides along the Bangprakong River to see various historical and natural sites.
[attachment=7:xpm5a19j]Mango Festival.jpg[/attachment:xpm5a19j]
Prap Ho Monument Fair
5 March 2014 - 13 March 2014
Mueang Nong Khai, Thailand
Prap Ho Monument Fair is held at the Prap Ho Monument in the month of March every year. Activities in the fair include shows, games, and booths of goods at reasonable prices and it is a popular attraction for both locals and visitors to the area.
[attachment=6:xpm5a19j]Anou_Savari_Festival.png[/attachment:xpm5a19j]
Bun Phawet Fair
7 March 2014 - 9 March 2014
Khon Kaen
тАЬBun PhawetтАЭ or merit making of the 4th lunar month. It is one of the most important traditions that showcases the identity and pride of the people of Loei that has been held successively for a long time. тАЬPhawetтАЭ is a word in which the people of the Northeast have corrupted the pronunciation from тАЬPhra WesтАЭ (Phra Wessandon), name of the last reincarnation of the Lord Buddha before his birth as Prince Siddhartha.
Salient features in this event are the sermon on Phra Wessandon of Thet Maha Chat (The Great Birth) which consists of 13 episodes that are to be completed within a day. The belief behind this tradition is that the participant in this preaching would be born again into the religion of Phra Si Ariya Metrai тАУ the land of happiness as per the Buddhist belief inviting Phra Uppakhut who people of the Northeast believe is a patron of the Phawet ceremony, procession inviting Phra Wessandon and his wife, Lady Matsi, to return to the city, enjoy listening to the sermon on Phra Malai Muen Phra Malai Saen, enjoy the special cuisine of this fair, Khanom Jin, (Thai vermicelli or khao poon) and steamed sticky rice (khao tom mut) to give away to visitors and offer to the monks in the temple. Hence, there is a saying that тАЬgo to khao poon and take the merit at Bun PhawetтАЭ, enjoy viewing the procession of Phra Uppakhut, 13 episodes of the great sermon Mahachat, processions of each episode, enjoy free khao poon, Northeastern style dinner, and light and sound presentation.
[attachment=5:xpm5a19j]р╕Ър╕╕р╕Нр╕Ьр╕░р╣Ар╕ р╕зр╕Фр╕кр╕▓р╣Ар╕Бр╕ р╕Щр╕Др╕г.jpg[/attachment:xpm5a19j]
SI SA KET DOK LAM DUAN FLOWER FESTIVAL & FOUR TRIBES ANNUAL Surin
7 March 2014 - 9 March 2014
Surin, Thailand
The intriguing cream-coloured flowers of lumduan (White Cheesewood) trees come into bloom around March every year. Si SaKet is the only province in the kingdom where large clusters of up to 50,000 of these trees grow naturally in the Princess Mother Memorial Park in the Si Sa Ket provincial centre. The Si Sa KetтАЩs Four Tribes Annual Cultural Festival include cultural performances depicting the culture and way of life of the ethnic Lao, Khmer, Kui or Suay, and Yoe (pronounced Yer) tribal peoples, a photo exhibition, drawings by local artists, a drawing contest, delicious som tam (papaya salad), kai yang (grilled chicken) and khaoniaow (sticky rice) тАУ top favourite local delicacies served in the food plaza, a great variety of engaging live demonstrations, and sales of OTOP local village products from each of the sub-districts (tambon) of Si Sa Ket province promoted under the One Tambon One Product label.
[attachment=4:xpm5a19j]6_0.jpg[/attachment:xpm5a19j]
CHA тАУ AM International Kite Festival
7 March 2014 - 9 March 2014
Rama VI Camp in Cha Am district
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in cooperation with Phetchaburi province, Naresuan Camp, The Rama VI Camp (or Phra Ram VI Camp) the Thai Sports World under Royal Patronage, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Thailand Kite Fliers Association. With each subsequent year, the Thailand International Kite Festival attracts an ever-growing number of devoted kite fans, participants and spectators, from all over Thailand as well as from countries around the region, and beyond. The colorful kite festival thus presents a golden opportunity for visitors to savor the international flavor of kite culture in a single trip. As well as kite events there will also be a parachute show, a radio controlled airplane show and competition. As with any Thai festival there will be plenty of food and handicraft booths everywhere to keep you occupied as well. This annual event is really one not to be missed and definitely one of the more colorful events of the year.
[attachment=3:xpm5a19j]30176365-01_big.jpg[/attachment:xpm5a19j]
Pattaya Music Festival 2014
21 March 2014 - 23 March 2014
Venue: Pattaya , Chon Buri
Pattaya International Music Festival is one of the best recognized music events in Asia to attract music lovers and fun-seekers from all over the world. The three-day free concert featuring Thai and international artists of every genre starts around 6 p.m. and goes until midnight. Visitors can enjoy beach activities during the day before attending the music festival as the night falls. In addition to the concert, there are booths selling music-related accessories and food stalls within the concert venue.
Highlight: This festival is regarded as тАШThe Longest Beach Music Festival in AsiaтАЩ with 4 different stages at which you can enjoy all styles of music; such as, pop, R&B, hip-hop, rock, and jazz, in the one festival.
[attachment=2:xpm5a19j]Pattaya Music Festival 2014.jpg[/attachment:xpm5a19j]
The 10th WaiKhruMuay Thai Ceremony
17 March 2014 - 20 March 2014
Ayutthaya, Thailand
WaiKru Ceremony is a demonstration of the Muay Thai boxersтАЩ respect and gratitude to their teachers in submission to the serious and patient teaching and training. The ceremony is very important, which shows sincere appreciation and perseverance, and also raise the spirit of the boxers. In the earlier day of the event, the boxers have to attend the rituals to worship NaiKhanom Tom who was the famous Thai boxer. Next, enjoy Thai arts and culture performances including the traditional Thaitattoo, making of Aranyik swords, performing of Thaimartial arts, and an exhibition of ancient weapons.After that in the late afternoon, there are WaiKruMuay Thai ceremony, worshipping Thaiancestral kings and brave soldiers who protected the motherland; namely, King Naresuan the Great, King Suea,and Phraya Phichai Dap Hak, and see the demonstrative performance at night.
http://aitmathai.igetweb.com/index.php?mo=3&art=42027471
[attachment=1:xpm5a19j]World-Thai-Martial-Arts-Festival-and-Wai-Khru-Muay-Thai-Ceremony.jpg[/attachment:xpm5a19j]
Nang YaiWatKhanon Festival
1 April 2014 - 30 April 2014
WatKanon Thai Shadow Theatre Museum, Phra Kru Pitak Silpakom, Ratchaburi, Thailand
The theme of event will be in retro. There will be Thai тАУ Mon food and art booths, weekend art market from independent artists, Khon performance from Fine Arts alumni, the Chatri marionette show, HoolooLigae, human puppet, NungTalung (Shadow puppet), the artwork booths from Department of the Ten Crafts and performance from students at the front courtyard of WatKanon Thai Shadow Theatre Museum, TambolSoiFah, Ratchaburi province.
[attachment=0:xpm5a19j]Ratchaburi.jpg[/attachment:xpm5a19j]