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Samui has a rich and varied culture. The Thais have many festivals that they celebrate to commemorate various events, and you are welcome to participate in any that catch your fancy.
An insight to some of the temples of Samui
Most of the people on Samui Island are Buddhists, who visit temples to pray. There are many temples on Samui Island, where most of them have Buddha statues in them. one such temple is the Wat Sila Ngu which is said to contain a relic of the lord Buddha.... read more. |
Chak Phra Festival
The Chak Phra festival of Samui Island is a wonderful annual celebration where you find religious devotion, cheerful atmosphere and a magnificent pageant. The Chak Phra festival is held in the month of October to celebrate the end of the three month Buddhist Rains retreat, or the Phansa.... read more. |
Courses for tourists
To many, Samui Island proves to be not only a source of tourist attractions and activities, but also a great learning experience. Most people pursue these skills when stuck in the hotel, due to an unexpected rainy spell.... read more. |
History of Big Buddha Beach
Location: Big Buddha Beach
It is a known fact that the Big Buddha Beach of Samui Island is named after the huge Buddha statue found on the island of Koh Farn. It was on 27th April 1972 that the construction of this statue of Big Buddha Beach had begun. It took the Thaïs two years to complete building this beautiful statue of Buddha on Bi... read more. |
Samui festivals: Buffalo Fighting Festival
Koh Samui Island is an island situated off the coast of Thailand that is very famous as the perfect holiday destination. There are many beaches to relax and enjoy the sun on, shopping to do, activities to take part in, a wonderful nightlife and in addition to all this, numerous festivals that keep you entertain... read more. |
Samui festivals: Loy Krathong (Light Festival)
Loy Krathong, the Light Festival of Thailand is the most awaited festival of this country. This festival falls on the evening of November 14, on the full moon day of the12th lunar month. this is when the waterways, klongs and hotel swimming pools go ablaze with dazzling lights.... read more. |
Samui festivals: Sart
One of the many festivals of Samui Island is the Sart Festival which is celebrated throughout Thailand. This is a festival that is considered to be a memorial day of Thailand where the dead are remembered and offered prayers. These prayers are merged with Buddhist rituals and merit making.... read more. |
Samui festivals: Songkran (Thai New Year)
The best place to celebrate new years is nowhere but Samui island. This is because Samui island is a place which offers no less than three opportunities to ring in the new year. Locals of Samui island harbor in new year with their European friends on January 1st, with their Chinese friends on early February and... read more. |
Samui Island Ceremonies
When on a visit to Samui Island, you have to ensure that you participate in one of the many famous ceremonies found here. In fact, in addition to customary ceremonies, Samui Island boasts of some ceremonies that are organized by Samui island government.... read more. |
Samui Island Culture
There is no clear cut definition for the culture of a place. However it can be described as the set of rules that affect the way of life in a city or town. Since culture is something that is both consistent and ever changing, you find that the relaxed lifestyle of Koh Samui reflects its unique culture. The cult... read more. |
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