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Laanta Lanta Festival 2010

susanna — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:16:20 +0000

LANTA LANTA FESTIVAL
March 7th, 8th & 9th 2010

Don’t miss out on our annual party in Lanta Old Town, it is a showcase for the diversity of the Islands inhabitants. Many food and beverage stalls, traditional arts & crafts, local music and dance.

Lanta Lanta Festival is an event that attracts people from all over the island and beyond, creating a fun atmosphere throughout the whole town, it is an absolute must do.

See you there!

MORE WEEKEND DATES IN 2010

susanna — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 07:50:08 +0000

The Old Town Walking Street Festival was a smashing success and has added many more dates for the 2010 season!
Join us from 4pm till midnight on the following dates:
JANUARY 2/3 AND JAN 30/31
FEBRUARY 6/7 AND 27/28
LAANTA LANTA : MARCH 6/7

Performances include Shadow Puppet Theater (Nang Talung), Traditional Thai Dance and Sea Gypsy Folk Music (Rong Ngeng) Enjoy great and affordable Thai & Western food, beer, coffee and many local Arts & Crafts exhibits. Get away from the crowds and become a part of a real Thai Fishing and Cultural Community!

Walking Street Dec. 26 & 27th 2009

susanna — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 06:33:34 +0000

Artist Walking Street

December 26 & 27th, 2009

4pm until midnight

The LANTA OLD TOWN ARTIST WALKING STREET will be held on December 26th and 27th, 2009 on the main waterfront street in charming Lanta Old Town. Local and Foreign Artists and their crafts with a fine selection of Jewelry, Batik, Leather, Watercolors, Clothing and much more. Authentic food with an abundant choice of delicious snacks and meals available through out both evenings. Local Bars + Restaurants will offer dinner and drink specials. Starts nightly at 4pm until 12 midnight.

Thai number for booking booths: 081 970 5972 or 085 884 9459.

Don’t Miss Out!

Loy Krathong November 2nd 2009

graeme — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:52:50 +0000

Floating Flower Arrangement for Loy Krathong

The local authorities here in Old Town have just announced a ‘Loy Krathong’ festival. Loy Krathong is an annual event celebrated in the whole of Thailand which allows you to appease the spirits and to get rid of your bad luck all at the same time!

To do this you must set adrift a ‘Krathong’ which is an ornately decorated float made from a piece of banana tree (actually it’s not a tree, it’s a plant, hence banana plantation) this is then decorated with flowers, incense, money, bits of hair, fingernails, candles and stuff like that. The idea is that the ‘Krathong’ drifts with the wind or current and disappears along with all your bad luck! It is a very beautiful festival and this year, as a promotion of Thai culture and traditions, the powers that be are making a special event in Old Town, for Thais and tourists alike.

Loy Krathong Festival Goers

On November 2nd, starting around 4pm, there will be a parade through old town with displays of magnificent Krathongs and beautiful Thai ladies! this will be followed by a beauty pageant, a competition for the best Krathong, a competition for the best ideas for promotion and preserving this kind of Thai tradition, stage shows and, of course the launching of the krathongs.

Best Krathong Competition

In true ‘Old Town’ fashion, we expect this to be a really great event and we invite all of you to come along, with your ‘krathongs’ (no Styrofoam please!) and enjoy it with us.

Vegetarian Festival Oct. 18th

susanna — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:53:31 +0000

The Lanta Old Town Vegetarian Festival is an annual event held during the ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar. It is believed that the vegetarian festival and its accompanying sacred rituals bestow good fortune upon those who religiously observe this rite. During this time, local residents of Chinese ancestry strictly observe a 10-day vegetarian or vegan diet for the purposes of spiritual cleansing and merit-making. Sacred rituals are performed at the Lanta Old Town Chinese Temple and aesthetic displays such as walking barefooted over hot coals are performed by entranced devotees known as “Ma Song”.

Loy Rua Announced!

susanna — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 03:38:42 +0000

OCT, 4th & 5th 2009. Traditional Chao Ley Festival (literally translated: ‘Boat Day’) celebrated with food, music and dance in Hua Laem 2, Lanta Old Town. From Sunset to Sunrise

Artist community/cooperative

susanna — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 03:46:21 +0000

: original watercolor by local artist

Art cooperative starting in Ko Lanta!
We are a group of eclectic artists and are dedicated to promoting visual arts and handicrafts in Lanta Old Town, Ko Lanta, Krabi, Thailand. We are looking for a few more Artists to join our cooperative. Our goal is to create, show and sell our work together. Must volunteer 1 day a week to work in our shop. Come be apart of this charming village.

Contact Susanna for more info.

DISCOVER Sri Raya Tour

susanna — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:16:37 +0000

Join Sun Island Tours for five fun hours in one of Thailand’s most popular green season destinations: Sri Raya, also known as Lanta Old Town!
Sri Raya is located on the east coast of the island in a large harbor that’s protected from the seasonal rough seas, making boat trips safe and enjoyable for people of all ages from April through November. This personalized tour is perfect for families, friends and couples wanting to discover the history and culture of Koh Lanta. Come visit the museum, explore the shops, and discover the nearby islands in and around Sri Raya.
Our transfer will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the end of the pier where you’ll start a 3-hour longtail boat journey through the islands and around the harbor overlooking Sri Raya. Your adventure continues when you stop at one of the many deserted islands where you’ll be treated to one of Captain Sun’s famous Thai Lunches.
Upon returning to the village, you’re free to wander through the museum, temples and shops of Sri Raya. Drop in Mango House for delicious shake or iced coffee.
Price includes all transfers, boat ride and lunch; the price is only 1000 THB per person. Children 2 and under free. Min is 4 guests. Call us at 087-891-6619 to book your trip or email us at info@lantalongtail.com

calm waters

Fishing boats in Sri raya

safe deserted beaches

Laanta Lanta Festival

graeme — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 03:25:45 +0000

The dates for the 2009 Laanta Lanta Festival have been announced as March 7th, 8th and 9th. This annual event is Held in Old Town and is a showcase for the diversity of the Islands inhabitants. Many food and beverage stalls, traditional arts and crafts. 2 large stages are built with nightly shows offering everything from traditional Sea Gypsy song and dance, to Reggae and Jazz!

Laanta Lanta Festival is an evening event that attracts people from all over the island and beyond, creating a party atmosphere throughout the whole town, an absolute ‘must do’.

Loy Krathong Festival

graeme — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:13:23 +0000

Floating Flower Arrangement for Loy Krathong

Loy Krathong Festival Goers

On November 12th, starting around 4pm, there will be a parade through old town with displays of magnificent Krathongs and beautiful Thai ladies! this will be followed by a beauty pageant, a competition for the best Krathong, a competition for the best ideas for promotion and preserving this kind of Thai tradition, stage shows and, of course the launching of the krathongs.

Best Krathong Competition

In true ‘Old Town’ fashion, we expect this to be a really great event and we invite all of you to come along, with your ’krathongs’ (no Styrofoam please!) and enjoy it with us.