What is Waterzonic?
Waterzonic is an EDM festival taking place each year at the start of October. Drawing bigger crowds each year the festival features a spectacular Main Stage as well as specialised bars and food stalls. This year’s lineup will include sets from Excision, Nicky Romero and Yellow Claw.
What is the traditional music of Thailand?
The two most popular styles of traditional Thai music are luk thung and mor lam; the latter in particular has close affinities with the music of Laos. Aside from the Thai, ethnic minorities such as the Lao, Lawa, Hmong, Akha, Khmer, Lisu, Karen and Lahu peoples have retained traditional musical forms.
What is the largest green field music and performing arts festival in the world?
Glastonbury
Set in 900 acres of countryside in England’s south-west, Glastonbury has its own claim to fame – the title of “the largest green-field music and performing arts festival in the world”.
What is the mystery festival in Thailand?
The Naga Fireball festival is a unique and fascinating festival celebrated in Thailand. In this festival, people gather along a certain 250 km stretch of the Mekong river, to witness glowing red ‘fireballs’ shoot up into the sky.
What is luk thung music?
Luk thung, or Phleng luk thung, often known as Thai country music, is an acculturated song genre that emerged after World War II in the central region of Thailand. The genre was derived from phleng Thai sakon, and developed in the early-20th century.
Why is Thai music unique?
Even though the musical traditions are rumoured to have been influenced by Indian practices, they are now considered unique to Thailand. The classical music of Thailand has impacted and influenced the cultures of many other countries such as Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar.
Where is Glastonbury music festival?
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What is Lantern Festival of Thailand?
Thailand’s Loi Krathong festival, in which candles are floated downriver on baskets made of banana leaves and wood, is held each year on the twelfth full moon (usually sometime in November). It’s a must-see for any traveler in Southeast Asia.
What does Songkran celebrate?
Songkran: Thailand celebrates Buddhist new year with water fights. Thais are celebrating this year’s Songkran festival, also known as the Buddhist New Year. The festival, held between 13 and 15 April in Thailand, is also celebrated in Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar.
Why is Big Mountain Music Festival in Thailand?
Big Mountain offers lots of Thai music, and the reason is low budget—extending the festival to international level requires more funds. However, that’s great to have an opportunity to discover unknown music and artists. When Big Mountain involves the world’s leading musicians, it will become just the same as many other festivals across the globe.
When is the Maya music festival in Thailand?
They’ve hosted previous editions in Pattaya and Bangkok, and each event seems to get bigger and better than the previous year. Keep an eye on the Maya Music Festival Facebook Page for details on upcoming events! When: December 30, 2019 – January 2, 2020 (New Years Eve)
How big is the Big Mountain Music Festival?
Big Mountain Music Festival (BMMF) has been recognised as the largest outdoor event in South-East Asia. During six years since its debut in 2010, its attendance has grown from 20,000 to 70,000. The two-day jam-packed program includes around 200 acts running on 9 stages.