Loy Krathong Festival- An amazing festival in Thailand
Thailand is known as the country of smiles with many festivals within a year. Besides the Songkran festival, Loy Krathong is also one of the biggest festivals in Thailand. Many people wait for this time of the year to enjoy the peaceful moment of the festival. Loy Krathong Festival means “Floating raft” Festival.
Thai people pay their respect to the water spirit by floating flower rafts on the river – Internet
What is Loy Krathong Festival?
Loy Krathong Festival is celebrated on the full moon day of the twelfth lunar month in the Thailand Lunar Calendar. As such, it usually falls in the second half of November. This festival is held to mark the end of the rainy season. Also, it is the perfect time for Thai people to show their respect to the water spirits. The ancient Thai people believe that the river brings them food and wealth. As a result, the river is called Mae Nam (means Mother Water).
Thousands of lanterns are launched into the sky in Loy Krathong Festival in Chiang Mai – Internet
At this festival, people will pay their tribute by casting small rafts (Krathong) with flowers, candles, and incense sticks on the rivers all over the country. Additionally, many people are excited about launching thousands of lanterns into the sky. Therefore, Loy Krathong Festival has another name as Lantern Festival.
What to expect from Loy Krathong Festival?
As Thai people will deposit thousands of Krathongs on the river, and launch thousands of lanterns into the sky of Thailand, a magical view of the light is what you can expect in this festival.
Loy Krathong Festival in Sukhothai – Internet
In contrast with the vibrant Songkran Festival, Loy Krathong offers you a warm, relaxed, and tranquil atmosphere. Different places in Thailand have their own way to celebrate this festival. For example, there is a big sound and light show in Sukhothai. Meanwhile, Chiang Mai begins the Yee Peng Festival. Bangkok also has many recreational activities as well.
Where to enjoy Loy Krathong Festival?
Because Loy Krathong is a big festival of the year, Thai people celebrate it with many unique activities. Depending on your style, you can choose your favorite places to enjoy this festival such as Sukhothai, Chiang Mai, or Bangkok.
If you decide to enjoy this festival in Bangkok, there are some places to have the best festive moments.
Riverside locations include Asiatique, Wat Saket, Phra Athit Pier, Maharaj Lifestyle Mall.
People also float rafts in some popular lakes in some parks such as Lumpini Park, Benjasiri Park, and Benjakiti Park.
If you want to have dinners by the Chao Phraya river and enjoy the festival, you can consider visiting some hotels such as Anantara Riverside Bangkok, Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel, and Shangri La Hotel Bangkok.
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