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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.

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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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The Thai Thepkasattri-Thao Sri Suntorn Festival, is a major 2 week festival in Phuket. The festival covers culture, history and sporting events.

The festival is held to honour the memory of 2 herioic sisters, Thaop Thep Krasatri and Thai Sri Suntorn. The sisters rallied the people of Phuket to defend Phuket from Burmese troops. Celebrations take place around the, “Two Heroines Monument”.

This year the festival falls on 13 – 14 March 2011


The Sporting Events

The sporting events cover bicycle racing, takraw (volleyball played only with the fett, tug-o-war and a mini marathon. There will also be a Thai Boxing, “Wai Kri Ceremony”. This is a demonstration of Thai boxer’s respect and gratitude to their teacher.


Cultural Events

If you are interested in Thai culture and would like to experience as much as possible, there are events for you. There will be a chance to observe a, “Upasampada”. This is a Buddhist Ordination Ceremony. “Upasampada”, means “approaching or nearing the ascetic tradition.”

This is the process of a novice taking the rites of ordination to undertake a buddhist monastic life. The Buddhist monastic code states that a person must be 20 years of age to become a monk (bhikkhu).

There will also be a sword dancing show, a shadow puppet show and singing of traditional Thai lullabies.

The festival will also have a variety of Thai cuisine for you to enjoy. OTOP style products will be on sale, items such as batik, silk, wooden decorative items and much more.


Highlight of The Thai Thepkasattri-Thao Sri Suntorn Festival

The highlight of the festival is a spectacular show about the history of Phuket. The show tells the story of Thao Thep Krasatri and Thai Sri Suntorn, their leadership and their bravery. The open air play uses 700 actors and runs for a number of nights – beginning at 7pm.

The cultural show caters for a Thai audience. However, tourists are more than welcome to attend the show. You may benefit from having a translator to help you to understand what is going on. This is a must if you would like to immerse yourself in Thai culture and history.


Hire A Local Tour Guides For The Thai Thepkasattri-Thao Sri Suntorn Festival (13 – 14 March 2011)

If you would like for a local tour guide to accompany you throughout your visit to the festival – we can arrange it for you. You will particularly benefit from your guide, who can help you to view the festival through a local eyes. Your tour guide can explain the different ceremonies taking place and also translate the historical show.


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The 12th Annual, “Old Phuket Festival” runs in collaboration with the Chinese New Year. This year the festival runs from 8th February – 10th February 2011. 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.

The Old Phuket Festival, takes place in the very heart of the Old Town. The entertainment starts from around 3pm to midnight each day. Many major roads will be pedestrian only zones for this special event.

The Old Town Festival is packed full of entertainment, colour and culture. There are many things to see and do including the, “Phuket Baba Light Show”, displays of Chinese folk dancing, Chinese opera performances, acrobats, Kung Fu performances and spectacular parades. You can also take a rickshaw ride around the Old Town’s streets.


Explore The Old Town Festival With Phuket Tour Guides

If you would like visit the Old Town Festival with your very own local tour guide – we can help you. Your personal tour guide will pick up and transfer you in private transport to the Old Town. They will then guide you throughout the festival making sure you see and do everything.


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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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