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Dive News - The Koh Tao IDC Group
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Happy Loi Kratong!
Happy Loi Kratong! Today is the Loi Kratong in Thailand which is one of the most wide spread and popular 'events' during the year. “Loi Krathong” is traditionally performed on the full moon night of the twelfth lunar month, which usually falls on some day in November. The floating of a ‘Krathong' – a banana–leaf cup – is intended to float away ill fortune as well as to express apologies to Khongkha or Ganga, the River Goddess. Some believe that the ritual is meant to worship the Buddha's footprint on the bank of the Narmada River, while others say that it is to pay respect to Phra Uppakhut, one of the Lord Buddha's great disciples. Lots of fun for all both locals and thai. Here on koh tao we are celebrating first in mae haad wiht local 'celebraties' singing and then flowers at sairee beach outside bans in the evening.
IDC Starts on the 26 of November with 5 candidates! Staff CDs Jonas and Tim!
Take care and happy loi kratong!
Jonas :: 1:53 PM
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PADI Award for Outstanding Contribution
to PADI Instructor Development (2000 and 2007) - Jonas
is the only Course Director on Koh Tao to have received this accolade
PADI Award: "In recognition of your
outstanding performance and support conducting Instructor Development
programs 2002"
PADI Award: "In recognition of your
outstanding performance and support conducting Instructor Development
programs 2003"
Hallmark of Excellence 1998, 1999, 2000, 2007
- "Outstanding Support to the PADI System of Diver Education
and Instructor Development Programs"
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