Nov 6, 2023
Loy Reua Festival Celebrated by Urak Lawoi Sea Gypsies in Phuket
The week-long Loy Reua festival, celebrated by the Urak Lawoi sea gypsies in Phuket, culminated with a boat filled with offerings being set adrift as an offering to the spirit of the sea. The festival includes traditional singing and dance performances and is held twice a year during the full moons of June and November. The Urak Lawoi, Moken, and Moklen are the three main sea gypsy communities in Phuket.