Ko Phangan is an island in the Gulf of Thailand, halfway between the islands of Ko Samui and Ko Tao. The island is famous for its Full Moon Party. This tradition started years ago when a group of backpackers arranged a party on the beach of Haad Rin to celebrate the full moon night. This party has evolved into a celebration that attracts party-goers in the tens of thousands as every type of party music is played all night long, with jugglers and fire-eaters to add to the atmosphere of the enormous dance.