1 Jan
Chinese New Year: 23rd January 2012
Old Phuket Festival: 29th January – 30th January 2012
Wat Chalong Fair: 23rd January – 29th January 2012
International Blues Festival: 24th February – 25th February 2012
Thepkasattri-Thao Sri Suntorn: March 2012
Phuket Bike Week: 6th – 8th April 2012
Songkran Festival – 13th April: 15th April 2012
Phuket Vegetarian Festival – September 2012
Loi Krathong Festival: 28th November 2012
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Local Phuket Guides, are available to guide you through the Chinese New Year celebrations in Phuket. Chinese New Year takes place on Thursday 3rd February 2011.
Do You Require A Phuket Tour Guide For Chinese New Year?
Your local Phuket Tour Guide, will pick you up from your hotel at the beginning of the tour. You will then be transferred to the festival.
Your Phuket Tour Guide, will stay with you throughout the evening explaining what is happening and making sure you do not miss out on anything.
Do You Only Require Private Transport To Chinese New Year Celebrations?
If you only require private transport to the Chinese New Year Festival, then we can help you. We can provide transport for any group size.
Simply, let us know how many people require transport and where you would like to be picked up from. Your private transport will be waiting at the end of the evening to drive you back to your hotel.
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1 Feb
If you are in Phuket in February 2011, you may be interested to know what events are . Below you will find a variety of exciting events and festivals coming up in February 2011;
1. Chinese New Year – Thursday 3rd February 2011
Come and celebrate the arrival of the, “Year of the Rabbit.” Celebrations will be taking place in Chinese Temples across Phuket. There will also be colourful processions and fireworks.
2. Old Phuket Festival – From Tuesday 8th February – Thursday 10th February 2011
The 12th Annual Old Phuket Festival, runs alongside the Chinese New Year Celebrations. This festival is filled with entertainment, colour and culture. Watch displays of Chinese folk dancing, Chinese opera performances and spectacular parades.
3. Wat Chalong Fair – Thursday 3rd February – Wednesday 9th February 2011
This historical fair has everything to capture your attention. There will be live concerts with appearances from Thai celebrities, Thai dancing, Thai boxing displays, stalls filled with goods from across Thailand and authentic Thai cuisine from all corners of the kingdom.
4. Punchline Comedy Show – Wednesday 23rd February 2011
2010′s sell out comedy show returns to Phuket on 23rd Fenruary 2011. Enjoy an evening of comedy with 3 of the top UK comedians – Nick Doody (“The Comedic Side of 7 Days”, “8 out of 10 Cats”, “Charm Offensive”), Josh Howie (“Chosen”, “The Movie Geek”) and Micheal Legge (“8 out of 10 Cats”, “Would I Lie To You?, “The Edinburgh Festival”, “The Clock Hour”).
5. Phuket Gay Pride Festival – Wednesday 23rd February 2011
The 10th Annual Gay Pride Festival runs for 4 night starting on Wednesday 23rd February 2011. There will be a host of events, parties, street performances, firework displays and parades. This is a spectacular festival filled with fun, colour and exciting events.
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If you will be in Phuket during February 2011 and you are interested in taking part in some authentic Phuket tours, we have some ideas for you.
Chinese New Year – Thursday 3rd February 2011
Come and celebrate the arrival of the, “Year of The Rabbit” in Phuket. Chinese New Year, is a widely celebrated event in Phuket, due to the large Chinese population. Marvel at the colourful parades and performances going on around Phuket.
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Old Phuket Festival – From 8th February – 10th February 2011
The Old Phuket Festival, is packed full with culture, entertainment and fun. Watch the “Phuket Baba Light Show”, performances of traditional folk dancing, acrobats and spectacular parades. The evening will culminate in an impressive firework display.
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Wat Chalong Fair – Thursday 3rd February – Wednesday 9th February 2011
Immerse yourself in Thai culture and local history. The Wat Chalong Fair, was traditionally organized by local farmers who were celebrating the end of the harvest. You will enjoy live music and appearances from Thai celebrities. There will also be displays of traditional dancing and a selection of Thai cuisine from around the Kingdom.
Read More About The Wat Chalong Fair
Hire A Local Tour Guide
Phuket Tour Guides, can pick you up from your hotel and take you to the festival. You will be transferred in private transport to and from your tour.
You may also like to hire a local tour guide, who will privately guide you throughout your tour. Your tour guide, will be happy to explain what is happening and help you to communicate with the local community.
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If you are in Phuket during February 2011 and are looking for an authentic Phuket tour you may be interested in the upcoming festivals. Take the chance to experience and learn about Thai culture. This will be a unique chance to be involved with the local Phuket community as they celebrate some very special festivals.
Chinese New Year – Thursday 3rd February 2011
Chinese New Year is a very popular festival, this is due to there being a large Chinese population in Thailand and also as many Thai’s are of Chinese descent.
Celebrations will be taking place across the many Chinese Temples in Phuket. Experience the new year celebrations in the heart of Phuket.
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Old Phuket Town Festival – Begins Thursday 3rd February 2011
The Old Phuket Town Festival runs alongside the Chinese New Year celebrations. If you would like to see and experience Phuket culture, this is a perfect opportunity for you. You will have a chance to mix with the local people in a major Phuket festival.
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Wat Chalong Fair – Begins Thursday 3rd February 2011
Steeped in history this fair is a mixture of shopping, cuisine and entertainment. At the fair you will find many vendors selling everything you can imagine from electrical items to clothing to souvenirs to locally produced goods.
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How Can Phuket Tour Guides Help You?
Phuket Tour Guides can provide you with your very own local tour guide. Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the festival in private transport. You will be guided throughout your time at the festival. Your guide will explain what is going on and ensure you do not miss anything.
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8 Jan
If you would like an authentic Phuket tour and would like to immerse yourself into Phuket’s culture; you should experience Chinese New Year.
Chinese New Year, traditionally begins on the first day of the first lunar month. This year the Chinese New Year falls on 3rd February 2011.
Chinese New Year is a very popular festival, this is due to there being a large Chinese population in Thailand and also as many Thai’s are of Chinese descent.
Celebrations will be taking place across the many Chinese Temples in Phuket. Running alongside the New Year celebration is the, “Old Phuket Town Festival”.
There are lively celebrations and colourful dragon and lion processions taking place in Phuket Town. The dragon and lion dances are traditionally performed to ward off evil spirits.
You may also enjoy local entertainment, ending in a firework display. If you are in Phuket around 3rd February why not come and celebrate the “Year of the Rabbit” and the Old Phuket Town Festival?
Enjoy A Guided Tour - Chinese New Year & Old Phuket Festival
If you are unsure of where the processions and entertainment are taking place, Phuket Tour Guides can help you. We can assign you to a local tour guide who will pick you up in private transport and guide you through the celebrations.
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