So what is going on around here and where does it happen? This section is for discussion on local events, festivals, and holidays as well as activities and things to do.
29th and 30th October. The event will be viewable from all around the lake. If like previous Dragon Boat events at the lake, there will be something to see through all daylight hours, both days.
A very colourful event, which is well worth a look. Amazingly, I looked back at some of my old photos of the event, and couldn't believe how much Khao Tao had changed. I'll certainly be taking a look.
Parking is never easy at Khao Tao when there is an event on. There is a temple just before the lake which can accomodate quite a few cars. Personally, I will get there by 10am and there should be roadside parking available at that time. It's a small village, used to big events, and traffic control is usually quite good.
It is quite a spectacle, but unless you're a dedicated Dragon Boat watcher, it's the type of event where you go, watch a few races, take a few souvenir photos and leave again. There will plenty of viewing places i.e. the (wheelchair friendly) walkway goes right around the lake. You should have no problem getting close up to some boats and their colourful crews.
Big Boy wrote: ↑Sat Oct 01, 2022 4:15 pm
Parking is never easy at Khao Tao when there is an event on. There is a temple just before the lake which can accomodate quite a few cars. Personally, I will get there by 10am and there should be roadside parking available at that time. It's a small village, used to big events, and traffic control is usually quite good.
It is quite a spectacle, but unless you're a dedicated Dragon Boat watcher, it's the type of event where you go, watch a few races, take a few souvenir photos and leave again. There will plenty of viewing places i.e. the (wheelchair friendly) walkway goes right around the lake. You should have no problem getting close up to some boats and their colourful crews.
It's taken a while, but I've just found this in a local publication:
LONG BOAT RACING AT KHAO TAO CANCELLED!!
In a disappointing development, news has just come to hand that the long-awaited return of long boat paddlers to Hua Hin’s scenic Khao Tao Lake, announced for October 29/30, won’t be happening.
After initial enquiries suggested at least 12 boats were ready to race, a later report has described funding issues being behind the event’s cancellation.
With long boat racing now happening at a variety of venues around the country, let’s hope this is a delay rather than the local demise of this popular very colorful traditional sport.
