Event· Koh Lanta Yai· Thailand
Loi Ruea Chao Le Festival
7° 29.1′ N · 99° 6.5′ E · approximate
The sea-gypsy boat-floating festival, when Lanta's Chao Le (Urak Lawoi) communities launch a decorated miniature boat carrying away bad luck, with music and dancing on the beach.
Practical
Wikivoyage: held on the full moon of the 6th and 11th lunar months, near Saladan. Exact dates move with the lunar calendar, so verify locally. Position approximate: placed at the Sangka U sea-gypsy village (Wikivoyage coordinate), since the source gives no venue coordinate.
Best for
A rare look at Chao Le tradition
Season
Full moons of the 6th and 11th lunar months
Nearby
- Sangka U Sea Gypsy VillageRight here
- Panorama Restaurant, Sangka U0.8 NM away
- Ao Mai Pai Beach (Bamboo Bay)1.2 NM away
- Mu Ko Lanta National Park HQ and Lighthouse1.2 NM away
- Khlong Chak Waterfall Trail1.3 NM away
- Hat Khlong Chak Anchorage (Waterfall Bay)1.4 NM away
- Ao Nui Beach1.8 NM away
- Pimalai Resort and Spa, Kan Tiang2.1 NM away
Place data includes © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).