DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

On May 31 , 2025, AYANA, in collaboration with KORA Beach Resort Phuket and Eagle Ray Restaurant Phuket, hosted a special event to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, a traditional Chinese festival with a history spanning over 2,000 years. This festival commemorates the virtue and loyalty of Qu Yuan, a poet and minister during the Warring States period, who drowned himself in protest against political injustice. In a bid to save him, villagers raced their boats to the river and threw rice dumplings into the water to keep fish from harming his body. This powerful legend has since evolved into a cherished cultural tradition that continues to this day.

The event featured a variety of engaging activities, including a traditional Chinese tea ceremony that allowed guests to experience the beauty of tea culture and share a moment of peace together. A lively foam party and thrilling dragon boat race brought cheers and excitement, while captivating fire dance and lion dance performances left a lasting impression on attendees. The evening concluded with the symbolic release of lanterns of hope, lighting up the dark night in a celebration of unity and renewal. Guests also enjoyed a selection of authentic Chinese dishes, offering a complete and festive experience in honor of the 2025 Dragon Boat Festival.

This celebration not only honored the rich heritage of Chinese culture but also reflected the commitment of AYANA, KORA Beach Resort, and Eagle Ray Restaurant Phuket to creating diverse and memorable experiences for all who attended.