Traditional Phuket Songkran festivities underway in Chalong

Traditional Phuket Songkran festivities underway in Chalong

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Greased pole Muay Thai was a crowd favourite at the Songrkran festivities in Chalong. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: -- Many traditional – and novel – Songkran festivities were held at Palai Beach in Chlaong yesterday (April 11) as the popular Phuket southern district began celebrating in annual Thai New Year water festival.

The range of events, led by Chalong Mayor Samran Jindaphol, included “local fishing boat” races, kayak races and even washing tub races, as well as the crowd favourite “greased pole Muay Thai” fights held over the water.

“This is this the fourth time we have held these festivities in Chalong as a way of remembering local people’s traditional fun activities. The objective of this event is to preserve traditional local lifestyles,” Mayor Smaran said.

“In the past, local residents in the area were dependent on fishing and nearly all aspects of their lives related to being on the water.

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