Colorful Water – Loi krathong Great Festival

“Loi Krathong” is traditionally performed on the full moon night of the twelfth lunar month, which usually falls on some day in November.

Colorful Water – Loi krathong Great Festival
November 2006


“Loi Krathong” is traditionally performed on the full moon night of the twelfth lunar month, which usually falls on some day in November. The floating of a ‘Krathong' – a banana–leaf cup – is intended to float away ill fortune as well as to express apologies to Khongkha or Ganga, the River Goddess. Some believe that the ritual is meant to worship the Buddha's footprint on the bank of the Narmada River, while others say that it is to pay respect to Phra Uppakhut, one of the Lord Buddha's great disciples.

The Loi Krathong Festival is celebrated nationwide in Thailand, especially where there are rivers, canals or sources of water, with different unique characteristics.

This year, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has joint with Educational Institution and Thai Baot Association to present the Electric Float Procession from Taksin Bridge to Krungthon Bridge and the 12 lighten up buildings and historical sites along Chao Praya River during Loi Krathong Festival


HighLight

Bangkok
Loi Krathong Festival
Date: 2-5 November 2006
Place: Banks of the Chao Phraya River (Taksin Bridge – Krungthon Bridge), Bangkok
Activitie: Electric decoration of ship procession to celebrate his majesty the king’s 60th year accession on the throne, Loi Krathong activities at several temples and other official departments, electric decoration along the building and ancient remains along both sides of Chaophraya River.

Remark: Enjoy Light Up and nightlife tour throughout the month.

Sukhothai
Loi Krathong and Candle Festival
Date: 1-5 November 2006
Place: Sukhothai Historical Park, Tambon Mueang Kao, Mueang District, Sukhothai
Activitie: Exciting with the great Krathong procession of 17 northern provinces and from other government departments. Feast of Lanterns, ancient firework shows, such as, rocket, circular wing rocket, sparking firework, turbine firework, floating lantern, etc., Miss Noppamat Contest, “The Dawn of Happiness” Light & Sound show, Sukhothai traditional and cultural shows, Kra Tong Contest and enjoy Loi Krathong in the full-moon night at the old city of Sukhothai.

Chiang Mai
Yi Peng Festival
Date: 4-6 November 2006
Place: Tha Phae Gate, banks of the Ping River, Chiang Mai Municipal Office, Chiang Mai

Activitie: A dazzling procession of hanging lanterns, Krathongs, Phi Yi Peng, as well as light and sound presentation in the Ping River, activities of Loi Krathong in the past, Lanna Thai lifestyle, Lanna cultural performances, and sales of Lanna handicrafts.

Tak
Loi Krathong Sai Festival
Date: 3-8 November 2006
Place: The Sompot Krung Rattanakosin 200 Years Bridge, Tak

Activitie: Enjoy cheering in Krathong Procession (Kra Thong Sai) Contest for king’s cup, lanterns procession of the royal families, royal Kratong and lanterns procession, electric decoration, light & sound show, rocket, firework and “the Legend of Kra Thong Sai” water-screen show. The longest Krathong procession, native cultural show, native foods and OTOP fairs.

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
Loi Krathong Tam Prathip
Date: 3-5 November 2006
Place: Bangsai Royal Folks Arts and Crafts Centre, Bangsai District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya

Activitie: Enjoy lantern Krathong of Sri Ayutthaya style, Kra Thong and hanging lanterns contest, Miss Noppamat Contest, light & sound and multimedia shows, native cultural show, products fairs and entertainments.


More Information: http://www.loikrathong.net/EN