<Tr> <Th> Dates </Th> <Td> 1985--present </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Location (s) </Th> <Td> Haad Rin on the island of Ko Pha Ngan, Thailand </Td> </Tr> <P> The Full Moon Party is an all - night beach party that originated in Haad Rin on the island of Ko Pha Ngan, Thailand on the night of, before or after every full moon . It is mostly attended by tourists . </P> <P> The first Full Moon Party was improvised at a Paradise Bungalows on the beach in 1988, for giving thanks to about 20--30 travelers . The parties gained fame through word of mouth, and the event now draws a crowd of about 5,000--30,000 every full moon evening . The party carries on until the sun rises the next day . The bars on the sunrise beach of Haad Rin town stay open and play music such as psychedelic trance, R&B, drum and bass, house, dance and reggae . The modern event has become a part of the itinerary of many travellers to Southeast Asia . </P>

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