{"id":14724,"date":"2016-03-10T17:00:40","date_gmt":"2016-03-10T09:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pamper.my\/news\/?p=14724"},"modified":"2016-03-09T21:53:46","modified_gmt":"2016-03-09T13:53:46","slug":"celebrate-songkran-thai-new-year-koh-samuis-exclusive-hilltop-villa-estate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pamper.my\/news\/lifestyle\/travel-play\/celebrate-songkran-thai-new-year-koh-samuis-exclusive-hilltop-villa-estate\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate Songkran, the Thai New Year, at Koh Samui’s most exclusive hilltop villa estate"},"content":{"rendered":"

Samujana, Koh Samui\u2019s boutique luxury villa estate, is extending 2016 Songkran festivities with the first ever \u2018Songkran Eve\u2019 party. Making it a two-day event, the celebrations will involve a refined and relaxing Thai dinner before an energetic Songkran water-throwing party the following day.<\/p>\n

Positioned on the island\u2019s most sought-after hilltop location, a cocktail reception in one of Samujana\u2019s spectacular villas will begin at sundown on Songkran Eve, 12\u00a0<\/span>April 2016. Guests will be welcomed with Tom Yum Martinis before being shown to their dining tables at an elegant pop-up Thai restaurant for an evening of entertainment.<\/p>\n

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What a gorgeous view<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sunset in Koh Samui<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Diners will experience a true authentic evening against a backdrop of Thai entertainment. Appetizers of soft shell crab and mango salad, spicy pomelo salad and fiery Tom Yum Khung will accompany live music performances. Traditional Thai dancers will then take to the stage as guests enjoy their main courses of massaman beef curry, panning red duck curry, wok fried clams and steamed chilli red snapper, and a mesmerizing fire fan ballet final\u00e9\u00a0will end the evening as guests indulge in desserts of mango sticky rice, coconut ice cream and fresh exotic tropical fruit.<\/p>\n

Songkran celebrations are said to be the grandest in Thailand; a mix of tradition and fun recognised globally for the annual water fight it brings to the nation\u2019s streets – and at Samujana it is no different. The following morning at the luxury villa estate, Songkran will begin at\u00a011:30am\u00a0as a Thai long drum parade will lead guests from their villas down to the Big Lawn, where they will be welcomed with flower garlands and a traditional Buddha blessing ceremony.\u00a0All guests will be armed with water pistols and the lawn will erupt into a playground for adults and children alike.\u00a0\u00a0Water balloon fights, water slides, games, food, music and even the Samujana circus school will ensure everyone is completely soaked, with a shaded \u2018no water\u2019 zone with cushions and picnic rugs to relax before the next round of splashing.<\/p>\n

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Who wouldn’t want to dip in this pool?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The beautiful landscape<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Samujana celebrations will run until\u00a04pm\u00a0and guests can then be driven to Chaweng to continue with the island\u2019s festivities.<\/p>\n

To book visit\u00a0www.samujana.com<\/a>, email\u00a0reservations@samujana.com<\/a>\u00a0or call\u00a0+66 (0) 80 886 4226<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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