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Chinese New Year in Phuket Town - Thailand
Chinese New Year in Phuket Town
Information about Chinese New Year in Phuket Town
Thailand has one of the largest communities of Chinese origin in the world, so it is natural enough that the Chinese New Year will be much celebrated in the country. If the biggest celebration takes place in Bangkok in the Chinatown, Phuket also celebrate it big.It is also the setting, the old Sino-Portuguese district in Phuket town that makes it an event not to be missed if you are on the Phuket island at that time. Celebrations with the dragon parade and lion dances, firecrackers to ward off the Nian snake demon that ravaged the villages in ancient China but also lanterns, Chinese cultural shows, street stalls selling food ...
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The best festivals in Thailand
With a lot of traditions, festivals in Thailand are numerous and some are worldwide famous. Loy Krathong sometimes also called the Festival of Lights is held in November and was elected second best festival in the world. It must be said that this is the most photogenic festival in Thailand.
Public holidays in Thailand
The main events of the Buddhist calendar but also the anniversaries of the King and Queen of Thailand and other days related to the History of the country are holidays in Thailand. If banks and administrations are generally closed those days, transport, shops and restaurants operate normally.
