Local traditions on Koh Samui [English lyrics using artificial lyrics]
Channel: Vlog Emma Koh Samui | Voyages | Expatriation
Date: 18/06/2023

Local traditions on Koh Samui. On the beach at Ban Tai, in the north-west of the island of Koh Samui, a traditional Buddhist event based on Thai traditions and beliefs will be held on 23 and 24 June 2023.
[English lyrics using artificial lyrics]
Here's an idea of the programme that will take place on 23 and 24 June here on Ban Tai beach. 
Friday 23 June: preparation of the boat, the craft that will set out to sea the next day, in the traditional way, the preparations, the construction of the boat, the plaiting of coconut branches, from 10am.

Friday 23 June, from 6pm: an evening with a concert on the beach, drinks and Thai food directly on Ban Tai beach. 
concert on 23 for children /school /karaoke ....on 24   big  concert
A small contribution of 200 baht is requested for the concert. This will be used to help renovate the Laem Hoy school. 

On Saturday 24 June from 9am, a ceremony with Buddhist monks to bless the makeshift boat, which will then be symbolically carried out to sea. 
At noon on Saturday, after Loy Kroh, rice will be symbolically shared free of charge.
In the afternoon. There will be games, a bit of a fair, a local festival, a village festival, with games, buffalo presentations, petanque games, tug-of-war games on Ban Tai beach.
on the evening, Big concert.

See you here at Ban Tai on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 June. 
Loy Krôh on Koh Samui. https://youtu.be/gtiT-7gsbjY

I hope you'll be interested in this cultural event, an event that shows the very traditional side of Koh Samui on the Ban Tai side.

It's really a great event that they're preparing for us, so don't hesitate: the reason they've invited me to this meeting is precisely to give you some information and get you involved in all or part of this event.

The Thais have adapted their Buddhism to include Hindu and animist, or Brahmin, traditions, where demons, spirits and superstition mingle. 
95% of Thais are followers of Theravada Buddhism ("ancient tradition", which values monastic life). 4% are Muslims (there are also 1% Siamese-speaking "Muslim Thais"). Buddhism is the source of the moral code and cohesion of Thai society. Religious ties are maintained by the "temporary ordination" (from 5 days to 3 months) of all young people, who study the teachings of the Buddha in a monastery; this "rainy retreat" generally takes place during the monsoons.
Thais must live the life of a monk at least once in their lives, and for varying lengths of time, by donning a saffron robe.

Loy Kroh in Koh Samui is not Loy Krathong Festival, Koh Samui today, here is a teaser of a celebration not really Buddhist, inspired by Brahmin culture which will be held on 23 & 24 June 2023, in Koh Samui, on Ban Tai Beach in Ko Samui.

00:00 Local traditions on Koh Samui: Loy Kroh
03:06 Ban Tai Beach
03:50 Loy Krôh on Koh Samui. https://youtu.be/gtiT-7gsbjY
04:45 Procession with the Monks

I'm Emma, I've been living on Koh Samui for more than 6 years. I own  Baan Sawadee Villa, pool villa for rent near the beach on Koh Samui. I  share my own experience on Koh Samui.
www.baansawadeevillasamui.com