Colours of culture in Phuket
A winner in the under-16 group.
Local ladies tuned out in their very best traditional outfits and lots and lots of jewellery for the second Phuket Traditional Costumes Contest at the Provincial Museum near the Heroines monument today (August 8).
The competition was split into four age groups – 7 to 15, 16 to 30, 31 to 45 and over 45, and attracted about 20 entrants. Rather than try to describe the event any further, we reckon the pictures tell the story.
The youngest competitor, and 3rd-place winner in the under-16s
Another prize for another winner.
Rhapsody in Blue - and pink.
Beauties in the 31-to-45-year-old class.
A young entrant watches as others come on stage behind her.
Elegant trio.
Two members of the Cherng Talay Long Drum Club, who provided entertainment.
I was there too; the first time I had seen these splendid costumes – especially the Muslim styles. The event took up almost all the memory in my camera.
Chunn,
Yes, it was impossible to take only a few pictures. I took around 250.
Good to hear from a fellow writer, even if I can’t actually read your blog…