Phuket: Local Festivals
Phuket Vegetarian Festival
October 17-25 , Amphoe Kathu, Amphoe Muang & Amphoe Thalang,Phuket
This annual event is held during the 9th Chinese calendar month in which the locals of Chinese ancestry undertake a ten-day vegetarian diet. Various rituals are performed at Chinese temples and there are processions of ascetic devotees performing remarkable feats such as fire-walking and climbing ladders with knife-edged rungs.
Phuket King’s Cup Regatta
December , Nai Han Beach, Phuket
This internationally popular regatta is held in the crystal blue waters of the Andaman Sea off Phuket. Competitors come from all over the world to vie for trophies that are awarded in several different categories.
Laguna Phuket Triathlon
November , Bang Thao Beach, Phuket
This internationally recognised sporting event comprising a 1800-metre swim, a 55-kilometre bike race and a 12—kilometre run attracts worId-class participants from all over the world. Qualifiers of the triathlon are able to enter the prestigious Hawaii lronman Triathlon.
Patong Beach Carnival
November 1 , Patong Beach, Phuket
Being an internationally popular beach resort, it is only fitting that Phuket has a beach carnival as part of the variety of activities for tourists. Held at Patong Beach, this event features watersports competitions, traditional Thai foods and beverages, a Miss Andaman beauty pageant (foreign visitors only) and entertainment.
