(Photo by shugyou)Loi Krathong is one of the most important festivals in Thailand.Thai people celebrate the Loi Krathong festival (features sound and light shows and fireworks) throughout the entire country on the full moon day in November.
(Photo by bellissimac)Loi or Loy means "to float" and a Krathong is lotus-shaped vessel, usually made of trunk and leaves of the banana plant, containing a small candle, three incense sticks, flowers and a coin.
In the evening, Thais gather along rivers, canals, lakes and ponds to float Krathongs, to pay homage to Phra Mae Khongkha, the goddess of rivers and waters.It is believed to wash away the past year's sin, so life can begin anew.
This festival has its origins in the Hindu tradition.Nang (Mrs.) Noppamas was the first one who started to create Krathong in the Sukhothai period.
(Photo by hcchoo)The best place to watch Loi Krathong Festival is Sukhothai Historical Park(see the picture).
In Chiang Mai, where the festival is called " Yi Peng ".In the night, they also launch special paper lanterns into the sky (charming scenery), to pay homage to Lord Buddha.
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