According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand,the “22nd Trang Underwater Wedding Festival” will be held from February 12 to 14, 2018, on Koh Kradan in Trang Province, southwestern Thailand.The event focuses on the distinctive wedding format of underwater weddings, aiming to offer a unique romantic wedding experience in Thailand.
Weddings are one of the most important moments in life, and the three-day Trang Underwater Wedding Festival can leave participants with unforgettable and special memories. The event also offers three different packages tailored to various groups, allowing visitors to participate either as couples getting married or as guests witnessing the ceremony.
Highlights abound in the three-day exclusive itinerary
On February 12, couples will go on a photo tour in Amphoe Muang, Amphoe Kantang, Amphoe Sikao, Amphoe Huai Yod, and local religious attractions in Trang. In the evening, a traditional Thai religious ceremony will be held to announce vows of love, ending the sweet and unique day with a romantic celebratory dinner.
Starting on February 13, underwater wedding registration and the “Rod Sai Sang” ceremony will take place on Emerald Island, followed by lunch at Farang Beach. Throughout the day, the unique registration ceremony and beautiful dining setting will enhance the bond between couples, fully embodying the romantic and distinctive spirit of the Trang Underwater Wedding Festival.
On February 14, couples are invited to view photos of their underwater weddings at Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya, appreciating their sweet moments from the perspective of an observer.
Choose from three packages
During this Trang Underwater Wedding Festival, there are three packages available for participants: the Underwater Wedding Package, the Witness Package, and the Couple Diving Package.
· The Underwater Wedding Package provides couples with a comprehensive one-stop service for underwater weddings;
· The Witness Package allows participants to witness the romance and also join the grand dinner prepared for the couples as guests;
· The Couple Diving Package offers a two-day scuba diving training course.
A staff member from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (hereinafter referred to as“TAT”) stated that the 21st Trang Underwater Wedding Festival was held from February 13 to 15, 2017, with 20 couples completing their romantic and unique underwater wedding ceremonies on Valentine’s Day. The newlyweds donned wedding attire and dived seven meters underwater to scatter sand for blessings. Under the witness of the sea, fish, and the officiant, they signed their marriage registry underwater and shared a kiss, pledging their lives to each other.
To enrich the content of the Trang Underwater Wedding, in addition to the grand underwater wedding ceremony on Valentine’s Day, traditional Thai wedding customs such as tree planting, making wedding cakes, and weaving were organized for the couples, allowing newlyweds from around the world to experience the charm of Thai traditional culture.
It is understood that due to its unique wedding format, the Trang Underwater Wedding has attracted attention from international couples. Through joint promotion by Trang’s government departments and commercial institutions, the eventreceived a Guinness World Record in 2000, being awarded the title of “The World’s Largest Underwater Wedding.” Every year during Valentine’s season, Trang, Thailand, hosts a three-day underwater wedding festival.
According to reports,in 2017, TAT not only organized the “Trang Underwater Wedding Festival” but also held the “Thailand International Romantic Wedding Festival” in February, with the TAT Beijing Office bringing a Chinese media delegation to inspect the event. In May, the office also invited the couple Yan Yikuan and his wife to tour Chiang Mai for a sweet trip. Additionally, the official WeChat and Weibo accounts of the TAT Beijing Office have introduced and recommended romantic and honeymoon trips in Thailand multiple times, attracting nearly 100,000 followers.
According to TAT staff, Koh Kradan in Trang Province, southwestern Thailand, has well-developed tourism resources, with complete dining and accommodation facilities and convenient transportation to scenic spots. This winter,the “22nd Trang Underwater Wedding Festival” will offer couples and visitors an even higher-quality visual experience.
Extended Introduction
Trang Province is located in southwestern Thailand, facing the Andaman Sea, and boastsa 119-kilometer-long coastline. Along the shore are countless green islands as beautiful as gems. Koh Kradan is one of the most beautiful islands among the Trang archipelago, surrounded by crystal-clear, transparent blue waters. Its beaches are known as the No. 1 beach in Trang. The sea is pristine and clear, offering views of beautiful fish and coral, while the coastline features pristine white sandy beaches and stunning scenery, making it an ideal island destination for those visiting Trang for the underwater wedding festival.