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Loi Krathong
is traditionally performed on the full moon night of the twelfth lunar month, which usually falls on some day in November. The floating of a ‘Krathong’ – a banana–leaf cup – is intended to float away ill fortune as well as to express apologies to Khongkha or Ganga, the River Goddess. Some believe that the ritual is meant to worship the Buddha’s footprint on the bank of the Narmada River, while others say that it is to pay respect to Phra Uppakhut, one of the Lord Buddha’s great disciples.
The Loi Krathong Festival is celebrated nationwide in Thailand, especially where there are rivers, canals or sources of water, with different unique characteristics.
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2008-10-05 16:32:39
Comment by:
TT
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 As for the public, people usually make banana-leaf cups to float them onto the river although there exist some uniquely different aspects in certain communities. For example, the Yi Peng Festival in Chiang Mai, during which balloon-like ‘Khom Loi’ lanterns including the ‘Khom Fai’ – a fire lantern – and ‘Khom Khwan’ – a smoke lantern – are flown into the sky as a symbol of worship to Phrathat Chulamani in heaven. Making a Khom Loi will need a lot of artistic skills as well as scientific techniques, just like the ones used in making a balloon. Tracing paper or Sa paper is used to make air bags of various shapes. It is believed that flying a Khom Loi is like flying grief and ill fortune away from ourselves or our home.
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pic: Loy Yi Peng in Chiangmai Y2007
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2008-10-05 16:42:40
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TT
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 In Tak province, the Loi Krathong Sai Festival is celebrated, which reflects the unity of the local people. Groups of people gather at the river banks, each bringing along thousands of Krathong made from coconut shells with dried wicks made from coconut flesh anointed with oil or ash for their inflammable as well as durable quality. There, they sing and dance with merriment.
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pic: Krthongsai Festival Y2006
The span of the Ping River that passes by the provincial city of Tak is not deeper than one’s waist, with underwater sand bars curving into different shapes, forcing the current to meander. When the lit Krathongs are floated onto the right current, one after another, they would meander along and make a beautiful and twinkling curving line, or Sai in Thai, amid the darkness of the night.
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2008-10-05 16:43:57
Comment by:
TT
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Loi Krathong Festival at Bangsai Royal Arts and Crafts Center
Enjoy the dalightful and historic events arranged for the Loi Krathong Tam Pratheep Festival. You'll be awed by the light and sound of the launching of traditional kathongs, a perfoemance that recalls tha ancient Ayuttaya Era. Enjoy the Miss Noppamas Contests and concerts by famous singers and bands, and be sure to visit the local and Bangsai Royal Arts and Cratfs products fairs.
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2008-10-05 16:46:41
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TT
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 The famous Loi Krathong and Candle Festival in Sukhothai province features a procession of offerings, including Phanom Mak – the betel offering – and Phanom Dok Mai – the floral offering – carried by beautiful girls, as well as banana-leaf floats accompanied by the so-called Nang Nopphamat beauty queens.
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pic: Loy Krathong at Sukhothai Y2007
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2008-10-05 16:51:20
Comment by:
TT
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 The Phanom Mak and Phanom Dok Mai offerings are for the homage paying rite at King Ramkhamhaeng the Great’s monument in the heart of the ancient city of Sukhothai. After that, people as well as visitors gather and float the Krathongs together on ponds, known as Traphang, inside the ancient city. The bright candle light from the floated Krathongs and the cool breeze of November together lends a pleasant atmosphere for all participants.
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pic: Loy Krathong at Sukhothai Y2007
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2008-10-05 16:54:45
Comment by:
TT
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 This festival is held annually for a week at Sukhothai Historical Park.
The most important part is the shows. There is admission fee about 400 Baht / person.
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2008-10-05 16:56:07
Comment by:
TT
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 However, if you have limited budget, within the park area, you can see other kinds of show too e.g. Ramayana legend.
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2008-10-05 16:58:02
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TT
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 Your camera and battery must be available. You will definitely take a lot of photos here.
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2008-10-05 16:59:26
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TT
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 However, don't go back before the highlight of this festival. It comes very late at night.
A lot of firework series.
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2008-10-05 17:01:21
Comment by:
TT
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 It normally is set at ponds in the historical park at about 23:00 hrs.
Finding a very wide-open location is very important for a photographer like me.
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2008-10-05 17:03:34
Comment by:
TT
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 Tripod is an important tool.
Otherwise, we should not have a chance to see a nice firework.
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2008-10-05 17:04:47
Comment by:
TT
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 Actually, they was much more than what I'd taken.
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2008-10-05 17:10:31
Comment by:
TT
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 Leave from Sukhothai.
In the same day, there is a boat procession is held at Bangkok, on the Chaophraya river.
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2008-10-05 17:13:13
Comment by:
TT
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 On the Sathon bridge is the best location for a good photo as I did.
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2008-10-05 17:20:21
Comment by:
TT
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 There are 2 days of Yi Peng Festival (Loy Krathong at Chiangmai). 1 day for Krthong Lek (Small-sized krathong procession and the other day: Krathong Yai (large-sized krthong procession.
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pic: Krathong Lek at Chiangmai Y2007
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2008-10-05 17:21:09
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TT
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 There were several shows along the procession.
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2008-10-05 17:26:06
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TT
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 procession of krathong lek.
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2008-10-05 17:30:29
Comment by:
TT
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 On the bride (Ping River), you should not miss.
In the crowd, beware of firecracker since someone try to frigthen you by noise unconsciously.
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2008-10-05 17:31:17
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TT
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 Nice view of the Khom Loi (Yi Peng). The best view is at the bridge.
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