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Krabi is a part of Thailand that has not only a mix of Muslims, Buddhists, Chinese and Thaïs, there is also a small minority of sea gypsies here that all contribute to the varied culture of Krabi. It is because of the famous Thai spirit of tolerance that all these groups of people live in harmony and mutual respect with each other while contributing to the Krabi culture scene of Krabi. [more]

Dressing in Krabi It is but quite normal for a foreigner landing in Krabi wishing to work on their body tan or to head down to the gym to show off their physique. However before you actually start flexing your muscles in public or go topless in a beach, it is important that you first place some importance on Krabi dressing sense... read more. Festivals throughout Krabi Krabi festivals are celebrated with lots of pomp and show. There are many Krabi festivals, of which one of the more famous ones is the Krabi Boek Fa Andaman Festival. This is a Krabi festival that is celebrated annually, to inaugurate the tourist season of Krabi. The festival is celebrated ... read more. History of Krabi It is because historians think that proper civilization on Krabi started way back in 1200 BC that Krabi history is considered to be as old as human history. It was between 25,000 to 35,000 BC that the first traces of humans were recorded in Krabi history.... read more. Krabi Boek Fa Andaman Festival One of the greatest festivals of Krabi is the Krabi Boek Fa Andaman festival. This is the festival that is held on 16 - 18 November, which is celebrated annually to herald the tourist season to the province. This festival mostly comprises of boat races, musical and cultural performances, sea kayak competitions,... read more. Krabi local lifestyle On the whole, Krabi is a very casual place where people in Krabi are friendly with tourists and foreigners. However when meeting people in Krabi, especially the important people, you create a serious impression of yourself when you dress well. The best attire for people in Krabi is silk att... read more. Krabi table manners and etiquette Krabi table manners are rather different from the table manners you may have been taught since childhood. The greatest difference you find in Krabi table manners from your table manners is that food is generally shared here with no Victorian rules or mannerisms to follow while eating.... read more. Loi Ruea Chao Le Festival Witnessing the Loi Ruea Chao Le Festival in Krabi is indeed something you have to do when in Krabi. This is a rare festival that is celebrated annually on Koh Lanta as the participatory ground for sea gypsies. It is celebrated on the full moon day of the sixth and eleventh months of the lunar calendar.... read more. Thai etiquette It is because Thais are proud people with a rich and long history that you find a complex and well-established hierarchal structure of status that constitutes Thai etiquette. From the Royal family to the common man, Thais follow a stipulated regime of Thai etiquette which gives them a place in society.... read more. Thai language More than 75 million people speak or understand Thai, which makes it not only a significant Krabi language, but also a significant Asian language. Thai is a language that has a well developed media that includes dubbed movies, software, instruction manuals, translated work, television, music, radio, books and c... read more. The name 'Krabi' There is some confusion on the origin of the Krabi name. This is because there are two legends or theories to the Krabi name origin, where it has not been decided which of the two the true legend is.... read more.
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Krabi boasts of a varied Krabi culture

There are numerous festivals and traditions being celebrated in Krabi culture throughout the year. It is mainly because of the varied religions in Krabi that you have such interesting Krabi culture. The varied Krabi culture constitutes of the Songkran, a water splashing festival of Krabi, boat launching ceremonies by sea gypsies, the Chinese nine day vegetarian festival and the annual Muslim cultural fair conducted in Krabi town. In addition to all this, Krabi culture boasts of secular fun, food fairs, traveling markets and the Andaman Festival with many long tail boat races.

The Thai dance is an important part of Krabi culture

Most of the people of Krabi live on land. If you are interested in getting a glimpse of the countryside with traditional houses and temples and mosques, there is not much driving you have to do. You find large plantations of palm oil, coconuts, rubber and pineapples dominating the interior landscape of Krabi. This shows how much the economy of Krabi culture is dependant on agriculture.

While looking at the art aspect of Krabi culture, the predominant rural population in Krabi does not provide you with lots of formal and decorative arts. Art here is related to Krabi culture, and is practical like the design of a bamboo fishing creel, the painting of a long tail boat and the shape of a coconut shell cooking implement.

The Thai cultural dance which is a popular performing art is an important part of Thai culture. You can get a look at the dance in many hotels which offer Thai cultural dance accompanied by a traditional Thai orchestra.

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