Thai Festivals
Most of the islands inhabitants are Muslim and so their local customers and festivals are not experienced by the tourists to the island. However the local school does a parade every term to high light the importance of keeping Phi Phi island clean.
The national and international customs are enjoyed with gusto…
February:
Chinese New Year ; On the second Full Moon of the year, many fireworks are lighted from the Phi Phi Hotel to celebrate this festive event.
April 13, 14 and 15th:
Thai New Year ‘Sawadee Pi Mai’; This is known as the water festival and allows you to sprinkle water on each other as a blessing for the New Year. Many get carried away so bring the water pistols!
November:
Loi Kratong Thai Buddhist ‘Forgive and Forget’ ; Small bamboo floats with candles on them are put to sea at midnight on the night of the full moon.
December 5th:
King’s Cup; An international sailing event, the King’ s Cup passes Phi Phi Don during their nine-day Regatta. Boats come from all over the region, and sailors from all over the world.
December 25th:
Christmas Day is celebrated by the Swedish with a procession on the 14th December but the biggest party seems to be Christmas Eve.
Note: organized tours can be delayed by an hour on Fridays when the boat captains go to the Mosque.
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