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12/12/2008 - 12/12/2008Loy Krathong Sai Festival
Countrywide,
Thailand
Also known as the 'Festival of Lights', the Loy Krathong Sai Festival is celebrated each year on the day of the full moon in the 12th lunar month and is one of the country's most popular celebrations. Beginning on the first evening of the full moon, the festival has Buddhist origins and offers thanks to the Goddess of Water at the end of the rainy season. Traditionally, participants head to rivers around the country to set their 'krathongs' - a lotus-shaped vessel made from banana leaves that is laden with candles and burning incense - afloat, making a wish as they do so. Many hotels and institutions hold special events as part of the festival and all are welcome to participate in the celebrations.
Themes:
Entertainment
, Spectacle
, Religion
Hours: After dark.
Cost: Free.
Where: All rivers and waterways
All rivers and waterways nationwide. For specific events and venues contact the Tourism Authority of Thailand. In Bangkok, the Chao Phraya river will be alight with candles - most riverside hotels will be holding special events
Countrywide, Thailand
Contact Information:
Tourism Authority of Thailand Northern Office
105/1 Chiang Mai-Lamphun Road
Amphoe Mueang
Chiang Mai
50000
Thailand
Telephone: +66 53 248 604.
Email: tatchmai@tat.or.th
Website: www.tourismthailand.org
