Apart from buzzing celebrations the tourists and the city residents have a unique chance to visit ancient buildings which are commonly closed for visitors. Thai New Year (Songkran) is another exciting holiday being of great interest for many tourists from all over the world.
Commonly the date of the celebration falls within mid of April matching with another local holiday named the Water Festival which main feature is spilling the water. This exciting fest engages the local youth splashing water in the streets. The ritual symbolizes an act of purification before a new year starts.
Seafood fans should visit Phuket in May as the Seafood Festival falls within this month. The festival engages best local cooks performing their culinary skills. During this fest the island turns into a scaled picnic area equipped with open kitchens and concession stalls to buy various tasty treats.
In August Phuket celebrates the Fireworks Festival. Its participants commonly prepare for the celebration for the whole year. An official opening of the tourist season is considered to be on the 1st of November. Touristic trade fair is commonly held on this dat. The holiday goes as far back as to 1985 when the first celebration took place. By now the holiday has sufficiently improved. The entertainment program of the celebration is added with various shows and contests, sport competitions as well as different concerts for kids and adults.
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