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Andaman Sea Festival
 This
festival takes place in November and celebrates the opening of the
tourist season in Krabi. Watersport competitions, cultural shows,
and good-natured fun are the schedule.
The Setting Adrift of the Chao Le Boats
Takes place on Lanta Islands during full
moon of the sixth and eleventh months in the lunar calendar. This
is relgious rite performed by Sea Gypsies who gather on the beach
near Ban Saladan Village. They dance their famous Rong Geng round
the boats to be set adrift.
Ceremonies feature singing and dancing; the reason for the fest
is to bring prosperity and happiness to the participants, it is
something hard to find elsewhere.
Krabi International Rock Climbing 2009
Date : Apirl 17 - 19 2009
Venue : Tonsai Beach and Poda Island, Krabi
 Krabi province in cooperation with Krabi Provincial Administration Organization, Krabi Tourist Association, TAT Krabi Office and Railay Rock Climbing Club, is going to co-organise "Krabi International Rock Climbing 2009". This event aims to publicize rock climbing activity in Krabi Province and to push rock climbing activity as annual tourism promotional event of the province. In addition,the image of Krabi will be projected as "Rock Climbing Destination", as it is renowned among the rock climbers that Krabi is a not-to-be-misses destination with its world renowned cliffs, beautiful nature and fully equipped facilities.
Krabi has world-class rock climbing sites, with more than 600 rock climbing routes. The rock climbers are able to select their own levels and challenges. Another outstanding point is that beautiful scenery of Krabi province can be viewed from the top of the cliffs,such as limestone mountains shaped like boot, junk ship and bird's head. as well as some islands like Koh Poda, Koh Tab, KohKai. etc.
The competition is divided into two categories, which are ;
1. Lead Climbing Marathon
2. Deep Water Soloing
Apart from rock climbing activity, threr are competitions on "Thailand Bouldering Asia Cup" and "Fire Contest". It is expected that Krabi International Rock Climbing will make the province know nationally and internationally and will stimulate tourism in the province to a certain level. Those who are interested to join the contest can check more information and apply at
Krabi Tourist Association, Tel. : +66 (0) 7562 3944 |
