The beginning and ending venue is at Saphan Hin Park in Phuket Town. The origins of this of this charming evening are not clear but it is the most beautiful of Thai celebrations. One legend has the festival beginning in the 13th century Sukhothai period when a young princess floated a small boat laden with candle and incense downstream past a pavilion where her husband was entertaining friends. It has grown to be one of the country s most enchanting festivals. As the full moon rises, Thais fill tiny floral boats with candles and incense and launch them into the rivers, canals, ponds, and the sea to wash away sins and to bless love affairs.
Thai women dress in beautiful traditional Thai dresses.
An annual yacht race on December 5th in honor of His Majesty the King of Thailand. First held in 1987, to celebrate the 5th 12-year cycle of the Kings birth. More than 100 racing yachts from all over the world compete in different classes, in what has now become Asia s premier yachting event. The competition features a one week series of races between Nai Harn Beach and Phi Phi Island.