This
Festival takes place in November and celebrates the opening of the
tourist season in Krabi. Water sport competitions, cultural
shows, and good-natured fun are the schedule.
The
Setting Adrift of the Chao Le Boats
Takes
place on Ko Lanta during the full moon night of the sixth
and eleventh lunar months. This is a religious rite performed by
Sea Gypsies or "Chao Le" who gather on the beach near Ban Saladan
Village. They dance their famous "rong ngeng" round the boats to
be set adrift. Ceremonies feature singing and dancing. The reason
for the fest is to bring prosperity and happiness to the
participants.