“Loi Krathong” or “Loy Krathong” festival (spelled both ways) is something that you definitely need to put in your “must attend” list when visiting Thailand. Else called Thailand’s “festival of lights”, is held one time every year on 6th of November on the evening.
At this time of the year and especially if you are living near a beach, river or a lake you can see hundreds fire-balloons, else named sky-lanterns made of paper, flying in the sky – creating a truly mystical experience to watch and participate. This is Loy Krathong festival…
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If you believe in luck and good fortune Loi Krathong festival is the ideal way to spend a magical evening in Thailand. Loy Krathong festival is a celebration that children and older people love to participate again and again cause of the mystical environment and feelings it creates.
What Exactly is Loi Krathong Festival? (origins)
It is believed to first begin in Sukhothai, (north of Bangkok) one of the most powerful cities in Asia, around 800 years ago. Loy Krathong festival has not clear origins however it is a cultural – quiet celebration for the believers of inner soul and fortune.
The Kratong itself is made from cellulose trunk of a banana tree in order to float. It is decorated with flowers and banana leaves living enough space for the candles and 3 sticks of incense.
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Loi Krathong festival idea is to place all your past bad luck or misfortune in the Krathong – “boat” and place it on the water for the flow to take it inside – repelling you from your past sins. If the water flow takes the Krathong inside means good fortune and good luck for the participant else means that you need to try again next year.
How To Participate in Loy Krathong Festival & Bring Good Fortune
The day arrived and still looking how can you get the best out of Loi Krathong festival? Take a walk on every fairly crowded street and you will definitely discover counters with people of all ages selling Krathongs in different shapes – sizes and colors to choose from.
Buy one or better buy one for every friend or family member you have there to ensure good fortune for everyone during the Loy Krathong festival. Then during the evening time attend near a beach, lake or river to participate in the mystical ceremony.
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You can help attract good fortune on your side by placing nail clippings or strands of your hair or even small pieces from your clothes on the Krathong platform to float away. People also believe that putting small amounts of coins on the “boat”, as an indication of good merit, will help wash away the sins of the past year.
If you feel romantic with your loved ones – Loi Krathong festival is the best time to make wishes for happiness and eternal love 🙂
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Signing off…
Thank you Vasilis. Who made the 1st photo of Loi Krathong light festival? (Monks sitting at the stupa site with lights). I am trying to trace the photographer, but still cannot figure out who made the photo. Everybody is using it without credits.
Best,
Natalie
Natalia thank you for your comment 🙂
I also don’t know who made this picture. What I know though is that this temple is in Chiang Mai.
If you find out who is the photographer, please do let me know to add the proper credits because it is an amazing picture.