{"id":2348,"date":"2017-02-01T07:05:57","date_gmt":"2017-01-31T23:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/?p=2348"},"modified":"2025-07-22T23:18:52","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T15:18:52","slug":"events-festivals-2017-phuket-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2017\/02\/events-festivals-2017-phuket-2","title":{"rendered":"Events and Festivals: What&#8217;s Happening in Phuket in 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Planning your holidays in Phuket this year will be a breezier affair with our events Phuket 2017 calendar, where you&#8217;ll get a heads up on the local festivities taking place! Mark out those dates on your planner, and decide: will you join in the festivities, or would you much rather skip the crowds and stay in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">villa<\/a>?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2017\/02\/events-festivals-2017-phuket-2\/#PHUKET_OLD_TOWN_FESTIVAL\" >PHUKET OLD TOWN FESTIVAL<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2017\/02\/events-festivals-2017-phuket-2\/#April\" >April<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2017\/02\/events-festivals-2017-phuket-2\/#SONGKRAN\" >SONGKRAN<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2017\/02\/events-festivals-2017-phuket-2\/#July\" >July<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2017\/02\/events-festivals-2017-phuket-2\/#KATHU_FESTIVAL\" >KATHU FESTIVAL<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2017\/02\/events-festivals-2017-phuket-2\/#July_August\" >July\/ August<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2017\/02\/events-festivals-2017-phuket-2\/#POR_TOR_FESTIVAL\" >POR TOR FESTIVAL<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2017\/02\/events-festivals-2017-phuket-2\/#October\" >October<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2017\/02\/events-festivals-2017-phuket-2\/#PHUKET_VEGETARIAN_FESTIVAL\" >PHUKET VEGETARIAN FESTIVAL<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2017\/02\/events-festivals-2017-phuket-2\/#November\" >November<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2017\/02\/events-festivals-2017-phuket-2\/#LOY_KRATHONG\" >LOY KRATHONG<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"February\"><\/span>February<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PHUKET_OLD_TOWN_FESTIVAL\"><\/span>PHUKET OLD TOWN FESTIVAL<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/phuket-old-town-festival.jpg\" alt=\"phuket old town festival\" class=\"wp-image-2353\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Date<\/strong>: 3 &#8211; 5 February 2017<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Details<\/strong>:&nbsp;The streets of the Old Town come alive in the Phuket Old Town Festival, an annual affair that takes place just after the Chinese New Year celebrations. There&#8217;s much to see and do, with rickshaw rides, a light show, cultural parades, Chinese folk dance performances, dragon dance shows and boat rides along the central canals. Foodies will appreciate sampling street food from the numerous stalls lining the roads. Activities usually start around 3:00 pm, and last till midnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"April\"><\/span>April<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SONGKRAN\"><\/span>SONGKRAN<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date<\/strong>:&nbsp;13 \u2013 15 April 2017<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Details<\/strong>:&nbsp;It\u2019s that time of the year again, so get ready to go wet and wild! Songkran marks the beginning of the Thai solar calendar. While the dates are fixed for the 13th \u2013 15th April, don\u2019t expect the fun to end just after a couple of days. The Thais love to celebrate, and Songkran festivities typically last throughout the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re out and about, don\u2019t expect to stay dry! There\u2019s a high chance that you\u2019ll be splashed with water or colourful dyes thrown out by locals and travellers alike. It\u2019s all done in the name of good fun though, so do keep your calm and smile \u2013 even if you\u2019re a reluctant participant in the celebrations. Otherwise, mark out venues where the main celebrations are taking place, and make sure you steer clear of these places throughout the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"July\"><\/span>July<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"KATHU_FESTIVAL\"><\/span>KATHU FESTIVAL<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/kathu-festival-traditional-musicians.jpg\" alt=\"kathu festival \" class=\"wp-image-2354\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Date<\/strong>: March 2017 (Exact dates T.B.C.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Details<\/strong>:&nbsp;Myriad street stalls, stage performances, live music acts, exhibitions and Thai games for children fill up the streets of the town during the annual Kathu Street Culture Festival. Take in the colourful sight of parade participants walking the streets in traditional Thai and Chinese costumes, and don&#8217;t miss out on sampling the scrumptious Chinese street fare!&nbsp;It&#8217;s best to arrive after 5:30 pm in the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Related:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2015\/09\/a-cultural-immersion-in-phuket-4-off-the-beaten-path-sights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Cultural Immersion in Phuket: 4 Off the Beaten Path Sights<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"July_August\"><\/span>July\/ August<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"POR_TOR_FESTIVAL\"><\/span>POR TOR FESTIVAL<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date<\/strong>: July &#8211; August 2017 (Dates T.B.C.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Details<\/strong>: The <em>Por Tor<\/em> Festival, otherwise known as the Hungry Ghost Festival takes place each year in Phuket Town. An important event for the Chinese, the festival is celebrated by making offerings to feed spirits that are set free from hell for the entire month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may join in the festivities at any of the shrines dotted across the island, but the biggest celebrations take place at two venues: the Seng Tek Bel Shrine and outdoor market along Ranong Road. The former is the center of the festival, as the shrine hosts the event for the entire week (while the festivities usually last a couple of days at other shrines), while the latter comes alive with eye-catching decorations, fun-filled activities and performances. And whichever venue to visit, you won&#8217;t be missing out on food; you&#8217;ll easily find a variety of tasty Chinese fare at both places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"October\"><\/span>October<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PHUKET_VEGETARIAN_FESTIVAL\"><\/span>PHUKET VEGETARIAN FESTIVAL<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/blog.villa-phuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/phuketvegetarian02.jpg\" alt=\"phuket vegetarian festival\" class=\"wp-image-2355\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Date<\/strong>: 19 &#8211; 29 October 2017<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Details<\/strong>: The ceremonies of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villa-phuket.com\/magazine\/2016\/09\/phuket-vegetarian-festival\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Phuket Vegetarian Festival<\/a> aren&#8217;t meant for the faint-hearted! Participants walk the streets displaying various acts of self-mutilation &#8211; from piercing cheeks and faces, to walking across burning coals &#8211; in belief that such acts will bring good luck to the local community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you can stomach the gore, the festival promises to be a fascinating and eye-opening experience. Apart from the intriguing street processions, there are also plenty of rituals undertaken by the locals in the shrines dotted across the island. You&#8217;ll also get to sample traditional Chinese vegetarian fare, dished out from one of the many street food stalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"November\"><\/span>November<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LOY_KRATHONG\"><\/span>LOY KRATHONG<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date<\/strong>:&nbsp;4 November 2017 (Celebrations lasts from 3 \u2013 5 November)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Details<\/strong>: The festival of Loy Krathong, held every year during the night of the full moon on the twelfth month of the Thai lunar calendar, celebrates the occasion of making offerings to the spirits of the underworld.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch on as the locals float out miniature boats containing coins and offerings out into the oceans, rivers and lakes. Get your cameras ready, for this presents an Instagram-worthy sight, with countless lighted boats flowing out into the water. 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