Colorful Water – Loy Krathong Great Festival
8-12 November 2008
Check out What is “Loy Krathong festival? Why is it important for Thai citizen? Enjoy Reading History of Loy Krathong.
Loy Krathong (or Loi Kratong)
….is traditionally performed on the full moon night of the twelfth lunar month. (Usually falls on someday in November)
“Loy” means “to float”. “Krathong” is a raft about a hand span in diameter traditionally made from a section of banana tree trunk and also decorates with banana leaves. (Some use specially made from bread in Krathong shape, eco-friendly idea which can dissolve in waterways and provided food for aquatic life)
As for the public, people usually make banana-leaf cups to float them onto the river although it exist some uniquely different aspects in certain communities. Visit following Site to read more about Loy Krathong Festival, Music and how each Region of Thailand celebrate their own way… CLICK HERE
