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Songkran Blessing Water at Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Nai Yang Beach

To celebrate Thai New Year 2018, the team at Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Nai Yang Beach hosted an authentic Songkran water blessing event for resort’s guests.

This activity helped guests get to know the local culture and traditions surrounding Songkran, Thailand’s annual water festival, while also ensuring a memorable experience during their stay.

Phuketindex team by — April 17, 2018 in Art, Culture & Entertainment 0
Angsana Laguna Phuket and XANA Beach Club celebrated Thai New Year “Songkran Festival”

Songkran Festival, one of Thailand’s most anticipated and celebrated annual festivals on 13th April each year.

The festivities led by Michal Zitek, Area General Manager and management team together with associates and guests gathered for a celebratory religious session, followed by a water blessing ritual at the Poolside Garden. The pouring of fragrant water over the hands of elders is a symbol of paying respect and giving blessings for the New Year. Then activities continued with a long drum parade to the XANA Beach Club where hosted the event highlights from noon till midnight which includes “Get Wet”, a water fight with foam to cool down in the summer heat and an all-star lineup of DJs to keep the beach party grooving. Specials on food and drinks, along with plenty of extra beachside entertainment alongside the serene waters of Bang Tao Bay.

Phuketindex team by — April 17, 2018 in Art, Culture & Entertainment 0
AKSARA Collection team member do the public service to maintain the cleanliness of Kata Temple

PHUKET: This morning (on April 11, 2018) at Kata Temple, Volunteer team member from AKSARA Collection collected garbage and clean the Kata temple to prepare the upcoming of Songkran celebration.

In the first day of Songkran Festival, Thai people begin the morning with merit making, visiting local temples and offering food to the Buddhist monks. After that they will perform water pouring on Buddha statues and elderly.

AKSARA Collection help local community to keep the cleanliness of the temple and to preserve Thailand local festival to be with Thai people long-lasting.

The SIS Kata, Phuket, on April 12, 2018, invite you to celebrate The Songkran Festival with an authentic Thai dish “Khao Chae” and various choices of food demonstration with modern Thai dance sho, live duo band and Thai boxing show for 1,200 THB nett.

During 13th – 17th April 2018, the SIS Kata, Phuket will offer the special authentic Thai dish “Khao Chae” The rice soaked in iced jasmine water served with assorted side dishes. Khao Chae set provide for a couple at only 350 THB nett.

Kata Sea Breeze Resort on April 13, 2018 haas set Sonkran Festival 2018. Amused with Songkran parade and fun Temple fair games. Refresh your day with our cold drinks at special prices from 12pm – 3pm at Seasoning Garden.

Phuketindex team by — April 11, 2018 in Art, Culture & Entertainment 0