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Loy Krathong 2010 - The beach Party. เทศกาลลอยกระทง

2,814 views · Published 22 November 2010 · 6:42 · Indexed 10 October 2026

Channel: lifeinthailand · 2010 · People & Blogs

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Loy Krathong Day is one of the most popular festivals of Thailand celebrated annually on the Full-Moon Day of the Twelfth Lunar Month.  It takes place at a time when the weather is fine as the rainy season is over and there is a high water level all over the country.                                                                                                                        The word "Loy" means "to float", and "Krathong" means lotus-shaped vessel made of banana leaves. Loy Krathong is, therefore the floating of an illuminated leaf bowl.  But nowadays some krathongs are made of coloured paper.  A krathong usually contains a candle, three joss sticks, some flowers and coins. The history of Loy Krathong Festival is slightly obscure.  First, it is to ask for apology from the water goddess for having used and sometimes made rivers and canals dirty.  Second, it is to offer flowers, candles and joss sticks as a tribute to the footprint of Lord Buddha on the sandy beach of the Nammatha River in India.  Third, it is to show gratitude to the Phra Mae Kong Ka or Mother of Water.  Fourth, it is to wash away the previous year's misfortunes.

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