Koh Chang Fesstival

Koh Chang Fesstival.

Naval Battle Remembrance Day.

On January 17-21 at Laem Ngob and Ko Chang. It is organized to recall the naval battle between Thai and French troops on January 17, 1941. In the fair, the merit making ceremony dedicated to Thai naval officers who sacrificed their lives for the country will be held. Exhibitions of Thai Naval Army and other government agencies together with entertainments will be on display.

Trat Independence Day.

On March 23-27 at the city hall’s front yard. March 23, 1906 was when Trat was liberated. During his reign, King Rama V made a treaty with France granting Trat and Patchantakiri (Ko Kong) to the country in exchange with French troop’s manoeuvre off Chantaburi Province. Later, on March 23, 1906 the King had to grant Pratabong, Siem Reap and Sri Sophon to France in exchange with Trat Province and islands and towns on the right bank of Mekong. In the fair, King Rama V Commemorative Parade, the exhibition featuring history of Trat and Lung Aan Saim Dog Competition will be held. Agricultural and local products, cultural performance and entertainments will be on view as well.

Sweet Rakum and Red Rudy Day.

During late May and early June on the city hall’s front yard. Exhibitions, entertainments, fruits competitions, such as rakum, a kind of palm with sweet and acid taste, will be on display. Agricultral products are available.