The time is coming for the Songkran Festival celebrating the Thai New Year and your
should book your room at a Mai Khao beach resort in Phuket to make sure you do not miss a minute of the action. When you stay at the Marriott's Phuket Beach Club you will be in the perfect location to ensure you do not miss any of the fun and exciting celebration.
Songkran is the most popular of the Thai festivals marking the beginning of the astrological year. The festival lasts three days and begins on April 13th with the ceremony during the day paying homage to the representation of Buddha.
This festival is also known as the water festival and people take to the streets in a national water fight. Join in the celebration near the Marriotts Mai Khao beach resort and celebrate the coming of the lunar New Year with a party in the street. Take care when you are traveling through the city because no one is immune to the fun of this wet celebration.
During this festival you will be able to find traditional Thai ware and foods from street vendors located on the parade route. Sit back and enjoy traditional dances from native artists in celebration. You will also want to see the intricate sand sculptures of pagodas which adorn the beaches during this celebration.
If you are planning to visit Phuket for the Songkran Festival Day you need to book your room at the Marriott's Phuket Beach Club and see the mystery of this time honored tradition.