Lakhon Dance

Lakhon dance is another popular form of dance drama in Thailand. The dance drama is recognized as the highest form of dance drama in Thailand. if you want to have a deep insights of Thai culture you should learn a lot about Thai dances. Lakhon dance is one of the integral parts of Thai classical dance. Although not as much well known as Khon dance, Lakhon dance too have a huge fan following among the Thai people. A number of national and international tourists make it a point to see at least one Lakhon dance and Khon dance performance during their trip to Thailand.

Lakhon dance is also a form of Thai dance drama like khon dance. This dance form is very popular among the people of Thailand. Lakhon dace is often performed in the However, according to some Lakhon dance is less formal than Khon dance. The movements of this dance are graceful, sensual and fluid. In this dance the upper torso and hands are used at random to express emotions. The conventional expressions are also there. 

Lakhon dance is another form of dance drama and has some similarity to Khon dance. However, there are some difference between Khon dance and Lakhon dance. Unlike Khon dance, the protagonists in Lakhon dance do not wear masks. The dance is also based on Ramkien, the Thai adaptation of Hindu epic Ramayana. The dance can also be based on Jatakas and folk stories. Lakhon dance can be divided into three types which include Lakhon Chatri, Lakhon Nok and Lakhon Nai. Lakhon Nai was presented by court ladies in earlier days. The dance is one of the most popular Thai dances that is often performed at different festivals of Thailand. During your trip to Thailand do not miss a chance to visit these dance dramas of Thailand. 

Khon Dance

Thai dance is an integral part of Thai culture. The Thai dance is the most well known form of Thai performing arts. Thailand has a wide variety of classical as well as folk dance some of which are popular till date. During your trip to Thailand you should make it a point to watch at least one form of Thai dances. You can also see Thai dance dramas in any of the festivals and special occasions of Thailand. Khon dance is one of the well known dance drama of Thailand. It is a kind of masked dance drama and it is regarded as the highest form of Thai dance drama.

Among the six well known dance drama forms of Thailand, Khon dance is given the highest rank. It is a form of traditional Thai dance. This dance drama is based on Ramkien, a Thai epic that is the Thai adaptation of Hindu Ramayana. This epic had a huge impact on the cultural development of Thailand as well as all many other Thai countries.

Khon dance generally consists of four sets of characters. They are male, female, monkey and demons. All the characters are taken from Ramkien. All of the dancers in this beautiful dance drama wear colorful Khon masks as well as colorful costumes. The Khon dance depicts the never ending struggle between good and evil.

Originally this beautiful Thai dance drama used to take place at the royal court. As this dance required huge expenditure on masks, costumes and a number of dancers, this dance was never performed for general public. However, in recent times during special occasions like festivals this dance drama is held I public places. If you want a deep insight of Thai dance drama you should never miss the Khon dance during your trip to Thailand.

Pattaya International Lady Boy Beauty Contest

The International lady boy beauty contest is one of the most well known events held in Pattaya. People from different parts of the world come to see this amazing event. In this event the most beautiful transsexual people are voted as the winners. This upholds a positive transvestite image internationally. This Pattaya event is also a major source of revenue for the tourism board of Thailand. During your trip to Pattaya do not forget to watch this international event. You are sure to enjoy this amazing content a lot.

This international lady boy beauty contest is known as Miss Tiffany Universe Contest. Tiffany is well known organization in Pattaya that organizes beautiful lady boy shows for the entertainment of tourists and supports the cause of transgender people. This amazing event is being held in Pattaya since the year 1998. At present this beautiful show has become one of the most popular international events in Pattaya as well as in Thailand. 

To take part in this event transsexual people gather in Pattaya sometimes before the actual event takes place. Then they give audition for the lady boy contest and the most beautiful pageants among them are selected for the final event. In the final event the pageants compete among themselves for the Miss Tiffany Universe crown and the prize money. Apart from the title and the crown the pageants also compete for the prize entitled for the best national costume and the best evening gown. 

The Miss Tiffany Universe contest has become so popular recently that it has been broadcasted twice in the CNN channel, one of the leading news channels in the United States. the Channels of Thailand also regularly cover this event. If you are on time to see this event in Pattaya, do not miss it – it is truly an unforgettable experience. 

Chonburi Buffalo Race

If you love animal races do not forget to visit Pattaya, the famous Beach destination of Thailand in the most of October. Then you will be in time for the famous Chonburi Buffalo Race. It is a unique race of water buffaloes. People from all over the country and tourists from nearby beach resorts come to see this exciting event. It is an event that you can enjoy with your entire family and friends. Exciting, unique and entertaining – the Chonburi Buffalo Race is truly an experience to remember. Do not miss this vibrant event during your trip to Pattaya.

Pattaya, the famous beach destination of Thailand is a part of Chonburi province. The people living in this province pay their respect to the water buffaloes once during the month of October every year. The famous Chonburi Buffalo Race is one of such ways to pay respect to the buffaloes.It is a part of the Thai culture of that region. This amazing race takes place at small distance from the city of Pattaya, in the beautiful town of Chonburi. The buffalo parade is one of the main events of this race. The buffalos are decorated in colorful attires before this race. The best and the healthiest buffalo among them are rewarded.

The amazing event near Pattaya is very wonderful. You are sure to keep wondering how fast a water buffalo can run with such a heavy body. People from all over Thailand come to see this amazing race. Apart from the race a beauty contest to find the most beautiful farm maiden takes place during the event. In this contest beautiful Pattaya girls dresses to look their best with the aim to win the most beautiful farm maiden crown. This beauty contest is enjoyable too.

When you will go to see this event do not forget to bring your camera or camcorders with you. You will have a fabulous memory of Thailand to show to your friends back home. 

Wan Lai in Pattaya

If you are visiting Pattaya somewhere in the middle of April do not forget to stay till 19th of April. Then you can surely be a part of the Wan Lai Festival. The famous Wan Lai festival is probably an extended celebration of Sangkran, a Thai festival that is celebrated on the occasion of Thai New Year. The Wan Lai day is a special festival that is celebrated locally in and around Pattaya and is one of the specialties of this region. The rituals of this festival are very beautiful. You are surely going to enjoy a lot taking part in this wonderful festival.

In Thai language Wan Lai festival means flower water festival and the festival is as beautiful as its name. The Wan Lai festival is traditionally a festival which is celebrated in the eastern region of Thailand. This festival begins with the Sangkran festival which is one of the most well known festivals of Thailand. In Sangkran festival people welcome the Thai New Year with joy and gusto. This festival takes place around 13th to 15th of April in rest of the country other than the eastern Thailand. The Wan Lai day follows immediately after that. In eastern Thailand, the Sangkran festival begins around 16th or April and ends on 19th of the same month.

Some of the fun traditions of Sangkran are followed in the Wan Lai day. Like Sangkran in Wan Lai festival too, people carry water barrels, water guns and other watering agents on street and drench each other. It is surely a fun way to cool off. April is one of the hottest months in Thailand, so this drench comes as a refreshing and welcome change to the people of Thailand. Different processions, paying respect to the elders and praying at the monasteries are the other rituals that are performed in the Wan Lai day.

Songkran in Pattaya

Where there is a rule there must be an exception to that rule. The same goes with Songkran in Pattaya. While the rest of the areas of Thailand celebrate the Songkran festival on 13th of April, the festival is celebrated in Pattaya around 18th or 19th of the same month. Songkran is one of the biggest Thai festivals that the people of Thailand celebrate with joy and gusto. Songkran is celebrated on the occasion of Thai New Year. According to the Thai calendar the Thai New Year begins in the middle of April. This New Year festival known as Songkran is an important festival that has both religious and fun aspect. 

There is a long history behind the exception of date of Songkran in Pattaya. Pattaya is a major city of Chonburi province. The Songkran festival in Chonburi province is celebrated following the Wan Lai principal. As a result Songkran is celebrated in different cities of Chonburi on different days. On 15th April, the day Songkran is celebrated in the rest of the country, the festival is celebrated in Muang Chonburi, the provincial capital of Chonburi. Sri Ratcha and Sattahip come next. After that Banglamung and Naklua celebrates this festival. Finally on 19th April the festival begins in Pattaya. 

During the Songkran festival in Pattaya people practice the traditional rituals. They throw water at each other on the road and drench each other. They also visit the Buddhist monasteries or wats to pray for a happy and prosperous year ahead. People of Thailand also make new year resolutions during the Songkran festival. For the Thai people it is also a day for visiting their near and dear ones. They also celebrate the day through the western style parties where they eat, drink and make merry. 

Songkran - A Thai Festival

Thailand is a country well known for its rich cultural heritage. The country celebrates a number of festivals throughout the year. These festivals are an integral part of the rich cultural heritage of Thailand. Some of these Thai festivals are religious festivals and others are not. However, there are some festivals that have both religious and general significance. Songkran is one such festival that has both religious significance and general significance. Songkran refers to the Thai New Year which is celebrated with joy and gusto all over Thailand. The Thai New Year or Songkran is celebrated every year in the western month of April. It is celebrated from 13th of April to 15th of April.

During the Thai festival songkran a number of rituals are practiced. The most prominent among these rituals is throwing of water. During Songkran Thai people roam on the street with containers of water and drench each other. They also use water guns and water hoses to drench each other. In Songkran the Thai people visit their elders and pay respect to them, it is also a time for family gathering and parties. During Songkran the Thai people also go to a wat or Buddhist Monastery to pray for a happy and prosperous year ahead. In some cities in Thailand Buddha images from all the monasteries are paraded on the streets so that every person can throw water to them and celebrate their new year with joy and gusto.

Like any other New Year celebration, Thailand also has some common practices. A number of people in Thailand also make New Year resolutions. They also celebrate the New Year with alcohol and foods. There are some western style celebrations on Songkran in Thailand. Nowadays, Thai people eat, drink and make merry on this day. The religious aspect of this festival often remains subdued these days.