Colorful Water – Loi krathong Great Festival
21-24 November 2007
“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.
This year, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has joint with Educational Institution and Thai Baot Association to present the Electric Float Procession from Taksin Bridge to Krungthon Bridge and the 12 lighten up buildings and historical sites along Chao Praya River during Loi Krathong Festival.
Highlight
Loi Krathong Festival : The Delightful Color of Streams Bangkok
Date: 21 - 24 November 2007
Place:Banks of the Chao Phraya River (King Rama IX Bridge – Krung Thon Bridge), Bangkok
Activitie: Enjoy viewing the illuminated float procession to commemorate the celebrations on the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King’s 80th Birthday Anniversary and the contest of Loi Krathong traditional boats, with more than 1,500,000 Baht prize money. Admission free.
Remark:
Enjoy Light Up and nightlife tour throughout the month.
Loi Krathong and Candle Festival Sukhothai
Date: 22 - 24 November 2007
Place: Sukhothai Historical Park, Tambon Mueang Kao, Mueang District, Sukhothai
Activitie: You will be dazzled by the float procession of large krathong from 17 Northern provinces. The procession will consist of krathongs from government agencies, state enterprises, private sectors, and general public, including hanging lanterns, Krathong design contest, and Miss Noppamas Beauty Contest, light and sound presentation, firework displays, Sukhothai arts and culture performances, and the activity of “Dawn of happiness”.
Yi Peng Festival Chiang Mai
Date: 23 - 25 November 2007
Place:Tha Phae Gate, banks of the Ping River, Chiang Mai Municipal Office, Chiang Mai
Activitie: An amazing procession of hanging lanterns, Krathong design contest, Miss Yi Peng beauty contest, light and sound presentation in Ping River, the ancient Thai Lanna Krathong activities, local cultural performances, and local handicrafts market in Lanna style.
Loi Krathong Sai FestivalTak
Date: 23 - 27 November 2007
Place: Banks of Ping River, Tak.
Activitie: An exceptional opportunity for you to experience the atmosphere of joining the Krathong Sai (floating coconut-shell krathong in line) contest, in order to win His Majesty the King’s trophy. Other remarkable activities will include the floating lanterns of the Royal Family, the procession of the Royal Krathong and lantern, the illumination of Krathong Sai, light and sound presentation, fireworks, water curtain presentation in “the Legend of Krathong Sai”, the longest Krathong Sai, local cultural shows, food and OTOP products.
Loi Krathong at 4 Corners of the Old City (Ayudhya)
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
Date: 23-24 November 2007
Place: 4 corners of Ayudhya, i.e. under Pridi - Thamrong Bridge; Pom Petch; in front of National Museum-Chandrakasem; and in front of Chedi Si Suriyothai.
Activitie: This is a memorable event for you to experience the contest of hanging lanterns, small-size Krathong contest, Miss Noppamas (international) beauty contest, Noppamas kids contest, singing contest, cultural performances, and OTOP products.
Royal Celebration Lantern Festival: the Color of the South
Songkhla
Date: November 23 – December 5 , 2007
Place: Bueng Si Phuwanat Park, Hat Yai District, Songkhla
Activitie: The most unique opportunity to experience the Royal Celebration Lantern on the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King’s 80th Birthday Anniversary, December 5, 2007. The event will focus on Thai and international lanterns’ displays and exhibitions, and cultural performances.
For further details, please contact TAT Office, Southern Region, Area 2,
Tel: +66 7534 -6515 – 6
“Colorful Water – Loi Krathong Great Festival” Tassana Pirom Yard, at Naval Assembly, Royal Thai Navy, BKK Only 999 tourists per day available with only 1,200 baht ticket. Reservation : Tel. 0 2250 5500 ext. 2115-7
MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT TO www.loikrathong.net
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