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It may bear certain similarities to the conga, but the traditional folk game
of 'Phee Phung Tai', once performed regularly by fishing communities in the
Hua Hin area, is now
in danger of extinction.
But now the Hua Hin municipal authorities hope to revive the game for
this year's Songkran festival, to show ways of life which are now dying out.
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The Songkran Festival celebrates the traditional Thai
New Year. It is observed all over the country.
A part of the celebration is purely religious, marked by merit making
ceremonies at the local temples. Another part is for social pleasure
with water throwing parades and beauty contests |
According to Hua Hin's deputy mayor, Mr. Nopporn Wuthikul, people from
fishing communities in the Hua Hin area used to play the game when they had
free time from their work as a means of relaxation.
The game involves around 20 young men and women joining hands to make a
long line, and running round the town singing about events relating to their
daily lives.
Visitors to the town will be able to witness the game from 13-16 April in
the Phon King Petch public park.
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