‘Dancing in the moonlight, waiting for the sunrise…’
The best beach party in the world awaits you….
The Full Moon Party is held in Ko Phangan in Thailand. As the full moon shines in the night sky once a month in Ko Phangan, the colours of the party goers create a rainbow on the soft sand on the beach as they dance the night away.
Although the Full Moon attracts many different groups of people from all over the world, the younger generation definitely make the most out of the party- Indicating that this is something to be done while you are still young and full of life!! The Full Moon party attracts around 10,000 to 30,000 people per month. Unless its the New Years Eve Full Moon party which attracts around 50,000 people- making it one of the most popular tourist destinations in Thailand for that period.
The Full Moon Party kicks off with a full moon buffet at most resorts and hotels in Haad Rin. Your stomach will be lined with tasty Thai food or- Western food for those who aren’t so adventurous. Best to line your stomach before all the drinking that will occur during the night..
Buckets for Sale...
Drinking out of a ‘bucket’ is a must at the Full Moon party. A bucket consists of a flask of alcohol (your choice) mixed with your choice of soft drink and perhaps red bull syrup. The drinks are tipped into a bucket (literally) and taste the best when shared with a group of friends! Along with everything else in Thailand, the drinks are dirt cheap too. A bucket should cost you around $4.50 Australian and that should satisfy four people at a time. Cheap shout I say!
On the night of the party the crescent shaped beach is not only filled with fantastic party goers, but also fantastic DJ’s and performers. All kinds of music is blasted from one end of the beach to the other. When the music begins the beach explodes into a massive dancing frenzy with techno, jazz, reggae, house, rock, pop and even bongo drum music filling the ears of all those around. During the night at some point though, you must stop boogying for a little bit and go and see the jugglers, fire eaters and other performers that are set up on the beach. Impromptu fire works will also catch your eye!
The party literally goes until sunrise, when things start to quieten down and everyone gets to relax by the pool and enjoy the memories from the night before… or can enjoy a good sleep.
If you love a good party, music, meeting new people, great weather and most of all the beach then the Full Moon party would be great for you and your friends!
It’s your life, live it.
