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Photo Essay: Fire Dancing in Thailand

Fire dancing is synonymous with the beach party scene in Thailand.  I didn't encounter it on the fairly sedate Chaweng Beach of Koh Samui, however it was a nightly occurrence once I reached the Full Moon Party beach, Haad Rin, on Koh Phangan.

Even though I was seeing these guys almost every night at some points, it never got old.  And it was a lot of fun to increase the exposure on my camera and try to capture the motion and trails of the fire.

Haad Rin (beach), Koh Phangan

Haad Rin (beach), Koh Phangan

Haad Rin (beach), Koh Phangan

Haad Rin (beach), Koh Phangan

Haad Rin (beach) on Koh Phangan

Haad Rin (beach) on Koh Phangan

Half Moon Party, Koh Phangan

Half Moon Party, Koh Phangan

Half Moon Party, Koh Phangan

Half Moon Party, Koh Phangan

Lighting a cigarette, the hard way - Half Moon Party, Koh Phangan

Lighting a cigarette, the hard way - Half Moon Party, Koh Phangan

Koh Phi Phi Don

Koh Phi Phi Don

Koh Phi Phi Don

Koh Phi Phi Don

Koh Tao

Koh Tao

Nightly entertainment - Koh Phi Phi

Koh Phi Phi Don

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Dave

Wednesday 10th of March 2010

Thanks Jason, I remember seeing some interesting acts at the intersections in Medellin. Sometimes 3 people would stand on each others' shoulders, and then juggle. It wouldn't be pretty if they fell down.

Dave

Wednesday 10th of March 2010

Thanks Jason, I remember seeing some interesting acts at the intersections in Medellin. Sometimes 3 people would stand on each others' shoulders, and then juggle. It wouldn't be pretty if they fell down.

Two Backpackers

Tuesday 9th of March 2010

Awesome photos of Fire Dancing in Thailand! I sometimes see these guys doing this and juggling in front of stopped cars at stop lights in South America. I find it pretty entertaining.

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