Celebrating Loy Krathong

Loy Krathong is one of the most beautiful and picturesque festivals in Thailand where the lakes, canals and rivers all come alive with a sea of flickering lights as people gather together near waterways to float their Krathong and dress in their traditional Thai costumes. Kids will enjoy celebrating at schools with activities, pop-up water stations to float their krathongs and the opportunity to wear a traditional Thai costume and to learn more about their host nation’s culture

The most elaborate celebrations happen in Sukhothai and Chiang Mai with people flocking to both locations to see the array of uniquely created Krathong each year. In Bangkok, you will find many hotels and restaurants, especially those in the vicinity of the Chao Phraya river, Wat Arun and The Grand Palace, will host special firework displays and opportunities for families to get together.

Events will include traditional Thai dinners, dance performances and workshops for kids to create their own Krathong to then float into the river. Schools will host mini celebrations for the kids to dress up in national costumes and make their own small Krathong to float either in small paddling pools especially set-up for the festival or in some cases into the river, if they are lucky enough to have one nearby.

Whichever way you decide to celebrate it, you will get to see Thailand as its best and brightest.

About Loy Krathong

The Loy Krathong festival is held once a year on the night of the full moon and this year it falls on Tuesday November 28th. This gracious festival is an integral part of Thai culture. Although the festival has deep historical origins, the prime focus is the floating of the Krathong (offering). A Krathong is a lotus shaped float that is usually made from banana leaves and decorated with flowers and incense sticks. ‘Loy’ in Thai means to float and the principal belief is that while floating your Krathong away, this will also float away any misfortunes or bad lack. The celebration is also a time where gratitude is offered and prayers are recited for good luck.

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