The Loi Krathong Festival is the most romantic festival in Thailand, especially in modern times. Almost without exception, young lovers will go out in pairs to spend the evening together, floating krathong (vessels with flowers, lit candles and joss sticks) and saying silent prayers. The festival is celebrated nationwide in Thailand with different unique characteristics of festivities. Enjoy the festivities at any site convenient to you!
Bangkok : The Royal Rattanakosin Loi Krathong Festival
21-24 November 2007
Venue: Rama VIII Bridge and citywide along the Chao Phraya River
Experience the simulated “Chong Priang Lod Chud Loi Khom” ceremony, the royal ritual to make the offering of light to the three deities of Brahmanism; namely, Brahma, Siva, and Vishnu (Narayana) or collectively called “Devamurti”. Take part in many other activities such as traditional games and launching krathong, various contests and competitions like krathong competition and Rattanakosin style attire contest.
For more information, please contact:
Tourism Authority of Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 2250 5500 # 3489
Fax: +66 (0) 2250 5511
For event information, please call 1672
Ayutthaya : Loi Krathong Tam Prathip Festival
23-25 November 2007
Venue: Bangsai Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Centre
Highlights: Nang Noppamat pageant, Nang Nopphamat processions, Thai food fair, vocational product sales, floating market, firework and floating lanterns and long boat races.
For more information, please contact:
Tourism Authority of Thailand Central Office: Region 6
Tel: +66 (0) 3524 6076-7
Bangsai Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Centre
Tel: +66 (0) 3536 6252-3
Sukhothai : Loi Krathong and Candle Festival
21-25 November 2007
Venue: Sukhothai Historical Park
In this festival, you will watch the Nang Nopphamat procession, exhibitions, lighting of lanterns at the historical site, a krathong launching and firework displays over all waterways and a krathong competition. Enjoy highlight festivities of candle lighting and the light and sound presentation with cultural dances and other interesting activities.
For information, please contact:
Tourism Authority of Thailand Northern Office: Region 3
Tel: +66 (0) 5525 2742-3
Chiang Mai : Chiang Mai Yi Peng Festival
22-25 November 2007
Venue: Chiang Mai Municipality Office and citywide
Come and experience another form of Loi Krathong festival, in Lanna Thai style. This festival creates a mesmerising sight, with a unique ritual of launching Lanna-style hot air balloons, which is believed by locals to rid them of their troubles. Enjoy different festivities, including the Tho Phae contest, boat race in the Ping River, small and giant krathong contests, and beauty contests.
The impressive ancient Lanna tradition will be celebrated throughout the city. Visitors are invited to join special activities such as Loi Sa Pao, a merit making dedicated to the dead; Phang Prathip, lighting small lanterns in an equal number of your age to live long and prosperous life; Lantern floating to release all sickness and bad fortune; and Tan Khom, lighting an octagonal lantern before bringing it to a temple where the monks will give a sermon all day and night.
This year, locals and tourists can bring their lanterns and hang them on the trees prepared by Chiang Mai Municipality to bless His Majesty the King on the auspicious occasion of his 80th Birthday Anniversary.
For more information, please contact:
Tourism Authority of Thailand Northern Office: Region 1
Tel: +66 (0) 5324 8604, +66 (0) 5324 8607
PR Division Chiang Mai Municipality
Tel: +66 (0) 5325 9094, +66 (0) 5325 9097
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