The dates for the annual festival were confirmed at a meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall joined by Phuket Vice Governor Norasak Suksomboon, Phuket Culture Office chief Pichaiyut Singhasami and a host of other government officials, key business figures and representatives from local community organisations.
The primary agenda was to discuss the guidelines for organising this year’s festival, ensuring that it is orderly and meets its objectives.
Governor Sophon highlighted the collaborative efforts between Phuket Provincial Office, the Phuket Shrine Association, and various related agencies in orchestrating the event.
Explained at the meeting was the significance of the festival in preserving the cultural traditions of Phuket’s residents. The festival aims to perpetuate these traditions while fostering community spirit and cultural pride, Governor Sophon noted.
Key activities discussed fos this year’s included a procession to honour His Majesty the King, a ceremony for chanting auspicious blessings to King Vajiralongkorn, and a nine-day pilgrimage to nine shrines to pay homage to the Buddha, said a government report of the meeting.
The report did not give any details of any other key agenda items discussed.