Saturday, January 26, 2013

Trang Underwater Wedding Ceremony

              Trang Underwater Wedding Ceremony The Trang Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Trang Province, Trang Municipality, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT),local public entities and private sector organisations  jointly organized tourism promotion activities under the name "Trang Underwater Wedding Ceremony 2013" the 17th Anniversary during 13-15 February 2013.At Pak Meng Beach, Sikao District, Trang Province.To celebrate Valentine Day.The highlight of the event is to give the brides and grooms see the beauty of the Trang Sea in concept of "sea through, through love" or look through the sea and look through love.With scenery as the island. And the calm atmosphere of Trang Sea. Surrounded the throughout the ceremony area. To promote tourism in the province. publishing and publicized to tourists known Trang. That is the town of the beauty sea. The land of love. The charm for tourism  under the concept of "Romantic Destination".Ritual sacrifice before the ceremony
              Activities after the ceremony Underwater Wedding Ceremony is published beautiful wedding ceremony in Thailand for lovers ,divers and  foreigners who interested can attended.Starting from a Buddhist religious ceremonies,Solemn procession groom,ceremony of pouring lustre water and the escort the brides and grooms to their honeymoon suites by seizing the belief that must have  couple who live together until old age come to do the ceremony so the prosperity.Even the dress of the bride and groom with a uniqueness focus in Thai. Use the Thai's fabric to cut the cloth to the brides and grooms have worn which  impresses with newlyweds to joined the ceremony.Meanwhile Underwater Wedding Ceremony is an opportunity for couples who've been married for a year before  joined, which was like the honeymoon and the experience once in a lifetime.Including tourists, both in Thailand and abroad who love to travel and diving can all celebrate the festival of love. And exposed to an atmosphere filled with love and the beauty of the Trang Sea.
               Welcoming ceremony at the airport Starting February 13, the Governor of Trang and important  individuals of province, joined to welcome newlyweds  the arrival Trang.And then travel to plant trees of love at The Botanical Garden of the South (Thung Khai) as a memorial of love.And will be given a number of trees. The newlyweds can to come back again to see the trees they planted.It is an activity that binding to come back to visit the Trang Province again.
               After then, the evening attended great parade. Touch the theParades 2 warmth friendship from brothers of Trang attended the welcome all the way.Which newlyweds will dressed beautifully. Along with  important people in the province.The whole atmosphere is filled with music and flowers.When traveling to the train station.The newlyweds will ride a tuk tuk to the a welcome reception or task eat sticky rice.By it is believed that sticky rice made newlyweds and both family love firmly.And enter to ceremony of pouring lustre water At the symbol honor courtyard. Order to the prosperity for the wedding couple.
               February 14, Touch the underwater marriage registration ceremony. Only one of the world's at Koh Kradan,Chao Mai National Park .Gala evening to celebrate the romantic wedding party at underwater wedding  beach.Which is a beautiful beach surrounded by cliffs on 3 sides amid the sound of waves. And ensembles fireworks.

               And February 15,Newlyweds couple share to travel to experiences,Unseen. "Tham Le Khao Kop"(Le Khao Kop Cave),Huai Yod District and worship the holy shrine named “Tham Kong Yeah”.And then travel back to Bangkok.
              Our History
               Back in early 1996, Trang Province was known around the world as a creation myth great love, the first of the world.Under the blue sky and emerald green sea, the beautiful Sea of Trang.Which was the beginning of an unforgettable of young diver lovers who love the beauty of the underwater world.and from activities rouses point order to conservation natural resources . Projects to restore natural coral the 1st. "Returning the Natural Beauty to Coral Reef".As a rearrangement of love that started from a young boy and  girl. That started until  tight closed up. Led to underwater wedding was celebrated around the world today.
                Trang Underwater Wedding Ceremony The 1st "Trang Underwater Wedding" is initiated by the willingness of Khun Yongyudh Vichaidit (Governor of Trang at that time) and Khun Surin Tohtubtiang (President of The Trang Chamber of Commerce at that time) to fulfil the dream of lovers by arranging the traditional Thai wedding ceremony, together with a wedding certificate formally signed under the water. With the annually continuation of the ceremony, the event has gained worldwide popularity and attracted so much international interest as the first place in the world where the wedding was held that the Guinness World Records has awarded this event "The Largest Underwater Wedding Ceremony" in 2000. The event has not only equipped with the largest number of wedding couples in the world, but it also praised of anti-discrimination by facilitating handicapped couples in joining this memorable ceremony. At present, the Trang Underwater Wedding Ceremony is widely recognised as one of the most fascinating events of Trang, impressed by numerous lovers giving their love to each other among the romantic atmosphere to memorise for the rest of their lives.

Monday, January 21, 2013

Haad Chao Mai National Park

               Haad ChaHaad Chao Mai National Parko Mai National Park has attractions both on the shore and in the sea.Such as cave,hot spring, beach and Source to snorkeling etc..However, this national park situated in influence of the southwest monsoon.Makes during period from July to September have the wettest and heavy waves.Therefore, to ensure the safety of tourists.So is scheduled close the tourism annual.The area of Emerald Cave (Tham Morakot),Kradan Island (Koh Kradan),Rope Island (Koh Chuek) and Ring Island (Koh Waen) during the July 1 to September 30 of every year.For Tourism on the shore can travel as usual throughout the year.

            Tourist attraction
        Koh Kradan (Kradan Island)

            Koh Kradan  Koh Kradan is an island with famous for beautiful beaches of Trang.Located halfway between Pak Meng Pier with Koh Rok(Rok Island).Away from the coast 12 kilometers.Away from Pak Meng Pier 22 kilometers.Use travel time from Pak Meng Pier or Chao Mai Pier approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.
            Koh Kradan is an island that looks like five mountains arranged consecutive along the north - south.Length about 3.8 kilometers,max width 800 m.,an area of Coral reef at Koh Kradan beach 4approximately 600 rais.Which 5 of 6 parts of the island is under the responsibility of Haad Chao Mai National Park.The rest are rubber and coconut plantations of privately owned and a refined restaurant and accommodations for tourists.
            Highlights of Koh Kradan is;           
            East side is the beach with white sand like flour and clear waters until see  coral reefs which stretches of the beach on the north side to the south side.
            The south coastal areas is a small bay.That is a shallow snorkeling point.Corals in this area as hard corals.Genera,sheet corals,staghorn corals,mushroom corals,brain corals and soft corals.
              Tourist spots on Koh Kradan National Park Protection Unit located eastern of the island use as Snorkeling at Aow Niangcamping.Koh Kradan Beach long approximately 2 kms,suitable for swimming and stroll the beach.Kayaking watch Aow Niang
              Aow Niang Beach located south of National Park Protection Unit .As white sand beach long about 800 meters.Suitable for swimming.  And snorkeling area the end of island.
             Aow Phai Beach situated in the north. The beach long about 200 meters no reef.
             Aow Chong Lom Beach is white beach located west of the island. There are view point to see Koh Rok and a beautiful sunset.

             Koh Chuak (Rope Island)           
             Koh Chuak As small island far away the coast about 14 kilometers from Pak Meng Pier.Ranked in enclave of Koh Mook and Koh Kradan.Located from The National Park Office about 16 kilometers.As the island has a bird's nest concession. The forest is a rainforests.Consists of two small islands adjacent. Island located at the western, with an area of approximately 0.08 square kilometers.Island located at the east, with an area of approximately 0.1 square kilometers.Height of peak about 60 meters from the average sea level.Between two islands have a small pile of rocks. Located transverseKoh Chuak 1 the water flow. Makes water that flows through the strait of a small pile of rocks area very strong.This point is dangerous dive because of strong tides.If divers were the tides swept away, it's going to bumps to Strait. Filled with sharp shells.So before allowing the divers dive. Had to tie a rope to the boat for the tourists to catch. Therefore is the source of the named Rope Islands(Koh Chuak).
            Koh Chuak is an island of the integrity of snorkelling.Which is an island most prominent of Trang Sea.Where the tourists can snorkeling around the island.Which has blue corals,bushes corals,large staghorn corals,soft corals are colorful include yellow, orange, purple, red and white,anemones, sea fans and sea whips.Alternately along the coast which coral reefs will be are quite very rich.As well as wide variety of fish that swim into play with tourists such as clownfishes, pennanfishes, etc..


            Koh Ma(Horse Island)            Koh Ma
            If talking a beautiful beach in Trang Sea to cede Koh Kradan.But if mention point snorkeling mustKoh Ma 2 at Koh Ma.There are soft corals to see in shallow water and the tides are not strong like Koh Chuak.Koh Ma located in front of Koh Ngai far away about 1.5 kilometers.Away from Koh Chuak 1.5 kilometers,away from Pak Meng Pier about 14 km.As rocky island no beach.Corals at Koh Ma as soft corals attached to on the ground,also has a lot of anemones and clownfishes,etc..


            Koh Whaen(Ring Island)            Koh Whaen
             As truly paradise for divers.Just a few meters from the dive floating can watch the beautiful underwater world already.Need not be a professional diver will have the opportunity to see the beautiful anemones and the multi-colored fishes as well as in the photos.Because The island as rock, no beach. On the island does not have any facilities.Playoff berth will tie floating buoy for tourists to dive only.
             Koh Chuak,Koh Ma,Koh Whaen are small islands located in the enclave of Koh Mook and Koh Kradan.All three islands are the islands of bird's nest concession.Away from Koh Ngai About 4 kilometers. Look like steep rocky cliffs, no beaches, without the houses of the people and fishermen living on three islands.In addition to the cottages of keeper's nest  build lined on the rocks around the island.Around the three islands as a source of diving and snorkeling. Have both shallow coral and deeper water coral around. There are various kinds of colorful fish such as parrotfishes, pennanfishes(bannerfishes), marine angelfishes, etc..

          
            
Trip to Koh Chuak,Koh Ma,Koh Whaen which is a small island group in Trang Sea.No passenger ship service,have to come up with a charter boat or one-day boat tour.Travelers who are interested can buy a package tour at Pak Meng Pier.