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Beach Paraders

Several hours after Countdown 2010, friends and I saw this group of people carrying instruments that sound along with some kind of chant. They also hand out pieces of dessert to people. As they go around parade-style they seem to be doing some ethnic dance moves.

And this is Hua Hin beach where we hang out on new year's day last week. The photo is not mine (courtesy to source on link). There was much chatting, eating and relaxing to take a shot of the beachfront.


Here's how Hua Hin Pages introduces Hua hin to visitors:

"If you enjoy walks through the quiet winding streets of a friendly coastal village, sampling delicious seafood in restaurants overlooking the brightly lit fishing boats on the Gulf of Thailand or a round of golf, Hua Hin could very well be what you're looking for. It has a special character all its own."

MyWorld Tuesday is brought to you by Klaus and the MyWorld team Wren, Sandy, Syliva, Louis, Fishing Guy and Klaus
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Anonymous said…
That's a lovely vacation spot, any of time of the year, I think.

Happy New Year.
5 January 2010 at 07:43
Rajesh said…
Interesting place with beautiful beach.
5 January 2010 at 08:00
SandyCarlson said…
That's a really amazing landscape.
5 January 2010 at 08:32
Sylvia K said…
What a lovely and interesting place and like ewok, I think it would be a great vacation any time of year!

Hope your new year is off to a great start, Hazel!

Sylvia
5 January 2010 at 08:47
Indrani said…
What a lovely place to hang out on a New Year's day!
Lovely!

Wish you a great year ahead.
5 January 2010 at 09:42
Anonymous said…
Your world is beautiful Thanks for sharing it and the link :)
5 January 2010 at 15:39
Anya said…
Oopssssss... I see SEA
I sit in winter wonderland with many snow and you had sea view !
I'm jaleous :(
I wish I was there now !!!!

(If you have time come over I have tagged you ...... LOL)
5 January 2010 at 18:35
Riet said…
Oh what a beautiful world you live in.Nice and warm, we are in the cold.
5 January 2010 at 20:15
Japa said…
Some ritual, perhaps, to welcome a brand new year. Great place to be. Happy New Year!
5 January 2010 at 22:50
Carver said…
Wonderful shots. Looks like a great place to bring in the new year.
6 January 2010 at 00:00
Ramosforest.Environment said…
Beautiful traditions.
Luiz Ramos
8 January 2010 at 03:20
Hua-Hin said…
Hua Hin is a great place. more information about Hua Hin can be found on www.thailand-huahin.com
9 January 2010 at 03:04
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