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Traveling to Thailand in November this year, you'll have the chance to witness one of the world's most beautiful spectacles according to Lonely Planet's vote, as the sky and water light up with thousands of lanterns during the Loy Krathong festival.
Travel to Thailand to marvel at the captivating Lantern Festival
The stunning sight of Thai girls in traditional attire amidst radiant lanterns is a common scene in travel magazines and posters as November approaches. It's a clear sign that Loy Krathong is nearing.
In Thai, Loy means 'float' and Krathong means 'decorated lantern' made of lotus-shaped banana leaves, flowers, candles, and incense. Loy Krathong usually takes place on the full moon night of the twelfth lunar month, around November in the Gregorian calendar. This year, Loy Krathong will be held on November 6th, but in many places, the official festival ceremonies occur from November 5th to 7th.
The purpose of the Loy Krathong festival is to show gratitude to the water goddess who provides abundant water to the people and to seek forgiveness for actions that may have polluted the water source. Releasing lanterns is also a way to dispel past misfortunes and wish for blessings in the future. Many believe that if the candlelight remains until the krathong disappears from sight, their wish will come true. Alongside the lantern releasing ritual, various other fun activities take place during the Loy Krathong festival such as krathong-making contests, the Noppamas beauty pageant, traditional games, artistic performances, and fireworks displays...
Explore the magnificent Loy Krathong festival in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand, where millions of sky lanterns are released in an event known as Yee Peng. You can also visit Tak province, where thousands of glittering candles illuminate the Ping River with floating lanterns. Then witness the 100,000 banana tree trunk lanterns in Samut Songkram province. Special festivals recreate the glorious era of ancient Thai kingdoms in Ayutthaya or Sukhothai province with royal beauty parades, lantern displays, fireworks shows, traditional art performances, and floating markets...
In the 'City of Angels' Bangkok, capture stunning moments of the romantic Chao Phraya River where lanterns are released and boat processions take place. Many areas in the city are adorned with vibrant red lanterns, reflecting the joyous spirit of the festival. You can opt to experience the lantern festival night on a cruise along the glittering river, enjoying delicious Thai cuisine or participating in lantern prayers along the Chao Phraya River and at some hotel pools along the riverbank.
Currently, Vietrantour offers enticing Thailand tours with special discounts such as the Bangkok-Pattaya 5-day tour starting from 6,599,000 VND, including Vietnam Airlines flights and complimentary 3D exhibition tickets, or the 4-day Phuket tour ranging from 13,990,000 VND.
According to VnExpress
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Reference: Travel guide on Mytour
MytourOctober 13, 2014
