Romantic
ceremony under the waves puts Trang in southern Thailand on the map
The 18th
Trang Underwater Wedding Ceremony, held from 10-12 February, 2014, was
again a wonderfully romantic occasion that saw 32 loving couples become
man and wife in specially arranged ceremonies both on the beach and below
the waves.
Thai
wedding ritual on the beach |
Thai-style
underwater wedding ceremony
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Tourism Authority of Thailand Governor Thawatchai
Arunyik said, “This annual event for wedding couples and honeymooners
from Thailand and around the world is always followed eagerly by the
international press and has helped strengthen Thailand’s reputation as a
honeymoon destination. It has also shown what lovely beaches and undersea
wonders of the kingdom can boast, especially in places; such as, Phuket,
Krabi and Trang, as well as the winding coastline of southern Thailand.”
The Underwater Wedding Ceremony is now a
well-established annual event and has led to the province of Trang being
synonymous with romance, especially in the month of February when
Valentine’s Day comes around. Since 1997, a total of 481 registered
couples from 31 countries have made their vows in this most unique of
ceremonies.
Trang brings together all the elements that make
for a great holiday and honeymoon. It has beautiful white sandy beaches,
pristine islands, a rich and vibrant local culture and many historical
sites that few people have explored. The province currently offers some
3,300 hotel rooms, most of them on the mainland.
In Trang, there is not only a great deal to see and
enjoy, but also places away from the crowds and bustle of the cities, so
visitors have great privacy as they enjoy their holiday for the first
happy weeks together as a married couple.
The TAT Governor said, “Thailand is already ranked
fifth in the world’s top 10 honeymoon destinations according to a recent
survey by Google, and we know that this can improve. Events; such as, the
Trang Underwater Wedding Ceremony are raising the profile of the province
and make us stand out when couples are deciding where to wed.”
Preparation for the annual Underwater Wedding
Ceremony takes place many months in advance and pre-bookings for couples
can be made from November onwards.
But with room only for 30-35 couples each year, it is worth making sure
to book as early as possible if any loving couples would like to take
part in this unique event. The Trang Chamber of Commerce offers regular
updates on availability.
The ceremony has caught the imagination of many
organisations in the kingdom who takes the opportunity to devise contests
and give away free packages for wedding couples attending.
This year, Nok Air celebrated its 10th anniversary
by organising a writing contest for couples to tell the world their own
special love stories. The most romantic couples had all their fees for
the event paid.
Low-cost
airlines Nok Air and Air Asia operate daily direct flights from Bangkok’s
Don Mueang Airport to Trang airport.
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