The Phuket Island Blog » sino-portuguese http://shutterlodge.com/phuketblog Sun, 27 Jun 2010 11:34:27 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Kaffe’ http://shutterlodge.com/phuketblog/2009/10/09/kaffe/ http://shutterlodge.com/phuketblog/2009/10/09/kaffe/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:35:20 +0000 juanitaphafun http://shutterlodge.com/phuketblog/?p=95 After weeks of rain, the sun finally comes up today. Phuket is back to what it should be “Sea, sand, sun”.

I went to Patong this morning and it’s just sooo hot. Rushing around the island I ended up escaping the heat in new cafe in Phuket town.

Kaffe’ is among those old Sino-Portuguese building. This one is in Phuket road, right in the heart of the old quarter. I could feel the warmth since I first visited the place and I keep going back ever since. You can take your time sipping a nice cup of coffee and taste different freshly baked bakeries. I have tried Banoffee, blueberry cheesecake and custard cake so far. Definitely, you shouldn’t miss out.

I love the dim light giving me a piece of mind and how they decorate the shop with some cool paintings. And with bossa nova music playing, the day is just lovely.

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]]> http://shutterlodge.com/phuketblog/2009/10/09/kaffe/feed/ 1 The Old Phuket Town Festival http://shutterlodge.com/phuketblog/2009/02/02/the-old-phuket-town-festival/ http://shutterlodge.com/phuketblog/2009/02/02/the-old-phuket-town-festival/#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2009 09:18:40 +0000 admin http://shutterlodge.com/phuketblog/?p=62 The Old Phuket Town Festival has been brought back once again this year after taking a year break in 2008. This year, The Old Phuket Town Festival is held in old town area of Thalang Road, Krabi Road and Soi Rommanee with the cooperation between Tourism Authority of Thailand and The Office of Phuket City between January 31st – February 2nd.

Phuket Museum

China Inn

spanish consular office

I had a chance wander around the festival yesterday evening. There’re spectacular shows reflection long time relationships between Phuket and China. Chinese Cultural Performances are brought from 7 provinces in China including Yiantai which is Phuket’s Sister City. I didn’t know that our Phuket has a sister city and I didn’t know where Yantai is, except of course, in China. But I did have an assistant called WIKIPEDIA. After searching about Yantai in the website, this is what I found. “Located on the southern coast of the Bohai Sea and the eastern coast of the Laizhou Bay, Yantai borders the cities of Qingdao and Weihai to the southwest and east respectively” I still have no idea about it since I’ve never been to China. But if you are luckier than me just let me know by drop me a comment. As far as I can see, this Yantai is not a big deal. She has nothing to compare with our Phuket. See the difference? Feel free to drop me a slap-on-my-face comment as well.

In the festival, you can explore the majestic Sino-Portuguese architecture. I could see that those old buildings are very beautiful during the night time under spotlights. You can also enjoy exotic local delicacies and traditional sweets.

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food in the festival

old song taew

sino-portuguese house

The road in old Phuket town areas were closed to traffic in the evening. So the participants can enjoy colorful street processions, vibrant celebrations, local culture, history and food. It’s the last day today. Everyone should go. You just can’t miss it. And the best part is it’s totally free.

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