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Following the success of the first Phangan Colour Moon Festival, which
was held from 9-13 December, last year, the event’s second edition is set
to return on the same dates this year but with greater celebrations and
more exciting activities under the theme ‘Island of Power, energised by
the moon’.
Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) said, “This year the five-day
five-night festival will provide a new experience for visitors of Ko
Phangnan, which has been most recognised for its white sandy beaches,
crystal clear sea and the famous full moon party, as well as for being
the location for yoga teacher training.
The event will also unveil the
island’s local way of life surrounding the coconut and squid fishing
industries.”
The Phangan Colour Moon Festival 2015
is jointly organised by Samui Tourism Coordination Centre, Tourism
Authority of Thailand, Ko Phangan Hotel Association, Surat Thani
Provincial Administration Organization, Bangkok Airways Public Company
Limited and several public and private organisations.
It will be held at
the Phangan Royal Ship Memorial Museum, Thong Sala Pier, Ko Phangan,
Surat Thani.
Mr. Yuthasak said, “The event is aimed
at boosting the awareness of Ko Phangan as the island destination rich in
cultural ways of life, historical sites, and a plethora of untapped
natural attractions. Few people knew that King Rama V the Great of
Thailand spent holidays on this beautiful island for 14 times plus two
stopovers during 1888 – 1909.”
Several kings of Thailand including
King Rama V the Great, King Rama VI, King Rama VII and the present His
Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej frequently visited this lovely island due
to its beautiful beaches and abundant natural resources.
Visitors can
still visit the royal pavilion of King Rama V the Great near Thansadet
Waterfall and the island’s three waterfalls where he named them as
Thansadet, Thanprapas and Thanprawet, and inscribed his royal initials on
five stones nearby
the waterfalls as memoirs of his royal visits.
At the Phangan Colour Moon Festival
2015, visitors can explore and discover the latest developments on the
island as well as the charming past through several activities including
a photo exhibition and competition and painting exhibition telling the
charm of Ko Phangan in the good old days, beach party fashion show, body
paint competition, and bartender competition.
Throughout the five days, there will be
demonstrations of Ko Phangan’s way of life, sale of local products,
seafood floating market, concert, and sporting activities. The event also
incorporates a travel trade fair providing opportunities for visitors to
shop for interesting tourism products and services.
For more information, please contact
Ko Samui Tourism Coordination Center
370 Mu 3, Tambon Ang Thong,
Amphoe Ko Samui, SuratThani 84140
Tel. 0 7742 0504 Fax. 0 7742 0721
E-mail Address: tatsamui@tat.or.th
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