(Seated, L to R) Deputy Governor
Pongsak Preechawit, Governor Khomsan Ekachai and Banglamung District Chief
Sakchai Taengho enjoy the entertainment.
Urasin Khantaraphan & Veechan Souksi
Public officials from four eastern provinces welcomed the coming of the “summer
of love” with the 7th Colors of the East festival in Pattaya.
Chonburi Gov. Khomsan Ekachai, Banglamung District Chief Sakchai Taengho, and
Pattaya Deputy Mayor Ronakit Ekasingh opened the four-day fair March 27 with
officials from Rayong, Trat and Chantaburi at Central Festival Pattaya Beach.
The event featured acrobats, go karts, flash mobs, and a military band, which
thrilled the many Thai and foreign tourists from across the country. More than
200 booths were erected along Beach Road, selling souvenirs and locally made
food, all decorated under the concept “Summer of Love” for tourists to take
photographs.
“This year is different from last year’s event, as the concept of this year’s
event is the Summer of Love,” Ekachai said. “The objective of the festival is
mainly to enhance tourism as the low season has approached Pattaya. Looking at
the crowd, we have no fewer here than last year and I think this will profit
many shop owners, beach vendors and other local businesses.”
Many local businesses joined the parade before the opening, including the
Pattaya Floating Market, Easy Kart Pattaya, local schools, Mimosa Pattaya, and
the Teddy Bear Museum. Others put on shows, which brightened up the atmosphere
of the event.
Actors perform a romantically
spectacular show during the opening ceremonies.
Pattaya’s Teddy Bear Museum shows
their giant teddies in the parade.
A precision marching band from
Pattaya’s local schools shows their talents.
The Floating Market provides their
beautiful float for the parade.
Pattaya’s Easykart rumbles down
Beach Road in the parade.
Members of Mimosa Pattaya show off
their stunning outfits.
The Hanuman battle thrills the
audience.
Cupid points his arrow at a loving
couple to begin the “Summer of Love” festival.
Mimosa dancers put on a colorful
show.
Ghostly dancers from Mimosa
“scare” the crowd.
Wedding organizers pareehut.com
join the event.
A traditional wedding ceremony
broadens the concept of the “Summer of Love” festival.
Supermodels provide eye candy for
the festival.
