During the nine-day festival, the annual Surat Thani Long Boat Races will also be organised with participating racing teams from provinces in the South of Thailand. The winning team will receive the royal cup of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. Other highlights include the decorated floats contest, Phum Pha Pa contest, light and sound presentation on the Tapi River, cultural performances, local products sales, photo exhibition and tourism activities.