Bangkok (Thailand) – May 9, 2019 (travelindex.com) – The Blue Elephant Cooking School and Restaurant in Phuket recently hosted a press conference to unveil the two-day Peranakan-inspired package, “The 9th Phuket Baba Wedding.” The happy couple will visit various Phuket attractions during the event, which takes place from June 14-15, 2019. The Thai-Chinese Peranakan community, predominantly of Hokkien descent, has preserved its unique culture and traditions for over 100 years and remains an important part of Phuket's community. The “9th Phuket Baba Wedding” package, which includes accommodation, a photo shoot, and a bridal luncheon at the Blue Elephant Restaurant, costs 49,900 baht per couple.

Pictured (4th from right): Kawee Tansuktanon, Deputy Mayor of Phuket; Kanokitika Kit Vutthikorn (3rd from left), Director/General of the Tourism Authority of Thailand in Phuket; Ratanada Shuban (2nd from left), Vice President of the Phuket Tourist Association; Chef Nooror Somany Steppe (2nd from right), owner of the Blue Elephant cooking school and restaurant; Dr. Kosol Taenguthai (4th from left), President of the Thai Peranakan Association; and Thanarat Kityakarn (far right), Managing Director of Hivetel.