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February ▼
In
february
Sea Gypsy Festival (Salone Festival)
Salone Festival will be held from 14th to 17th February 2004
at MakyoneGalet
Village on Bocho Island near Lampi Island with the following
objectives.
(a) To develop and promote Myeik Archipelago as a Tour
destination.
(b) To promote Tourism in acquaintance with Salone and Myeik
Archipelago as one of the Tourism attractions for
International Market.
(c) To realize the actual situation of peace & tranquility
in Myanmar.
To be more convenient and attractive for the International
visitors, Ministry of Hotels & Tourism in co-operation with
local authorities, relevant departments, local tour
operators and travel agents will organize this as a tour
package. Salones and Mergui Archipelago
Myeik (Mergui) Archipelago, located in southernmost part of
Myanmar (Burma), comprises over 800 beautiful islands. Due
to its virtual isolation, the islands and surrounding seas
are alive with an amazing diversity of flora and fauna.The
only human inhabitants in the area are sea gypsies, namely
Salone in Myanmar. They live on boats during dry season and
remain on land during rainy season. They still practice the
same fishing and boat building techniques used for
generation.Being affectionate to sea, much skilful in
swimming and diving, their ways of life and customs are so
characteristic that traditional festival will be launched
intending to attract international tourists as well as to
operate marine eco-Tourism around the islands in Myeik
Archipelago. Sea Gypsies Among Myeik Archipelago many
interesting features is a small village on the Bo Cho Island
south of the Lampi Island. Culturally and ethnically
separate from the others, the Salone exists in only a few
isolated areas along the Myanmar Andaman Coast. These
seafaring people-often referred to as sea gypsies live a
spartan existence, shunning most of the trappings of modern
society in favor of time-honored traditions. A shy and
reserved people, most depend on the sea for their
livelihood. Although fishing has always been their main
priority, selling seashells to tourists is increasingly
common.If logistics allow (a fairly high tide is needed to
bring a dinghy ashore here), a visit to these villages
offers a glimpse into a unique culture. As you wander amid
the huts and boats, remember that you are a guest in someone
else's home and be respectful of your hosts' right to
privacy. The villages may be closed to visitors during the
full moon in March, when the Salone hold ceremonies
involving ancestor worship.
In February NEW!!!
Sea Gypsies Festival (Salone Festival)
Venue - Mergui Archipelago
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