This year’s edition of the traditional Peranakan, or “Baba”, Straits Chinese wedding festival will be held in Phuket Town in June under the theme “Under Andaman Sky”.
“The traditions of the Baba Wedding are s the most valuable and beautiful cultural heritage for us and it has been passed down from generation to generation,” said, Mayor Somjai, herself ethnic Phuket Chinese.
“This festival reflects the way of life of Baba in Phuket, how we venerate holy beings and honour our parents. We hold this festival every year to bring people together and to introduce this beautiful tradition to younger generations. The event also attracts tourists to the area and generates income for local people,” she added.
The two-day event, organised by the Phuket Baba Peranakan Association together with Phuket City Municipality, the Tourism Authority of Thailand Phuket office and others, will begin with a welcome day for couples on June 18.
The full gala weddings will be held on June 19.
“Couples interested in this event can contact Ms Orasiri of the Peranakan Association at 081-6911955. Registrations are open until May 31, with special deals for couples and their guests, including discounted airfares on Bangkok Airways flights,” Mayor Somjai added.