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Festivals in Bang Bao

Bang Bao, Koh Chang

⏱ 20 minutes

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About this experience

Festivals in Bang Bao is a community-led celebration held in the fishing village of Bang Bao on Koh Chang's southern coast. The event marks local maritime traditions with processions, food stalls, and live performances along the pier and waterfront. It draws both residents and visitors to observe Thai cultural rituals in a working village setting.

What to expect

The festival runs for three consecutive evenings, with the main procession starting at 6pm from the village shrine to the pier.
Visitors see a long-tail boat parade decorated with flowers and lanterns, followed by a blessing ceremony for fishermen.
Food stalls line the boardwalk selling grilled seafood, local sweets, and fresh coconut juice, with most dishes priced between 40 and 150 baht.
Live folk music and a traditional Thai dance performance take place on a temporary stage near the pier entrance.
The event suits families and cultural travellers, as the crowd is small and the village layout is walkable within 20 minutes.
A fireworks display over the bay concludes the final night, visible from any point along the pier.