Loy Krathong
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Loy Krathong Festival in Chiang Dao |
23rd / 24th
November 2007 - tbc |
Loy Krathong in Chiang Dao ,80km North of Chiang Mai, is a magical festival, hugely enjoyed by numerous locals, and also the handful of visitors lucky enough to attend at this time. What Chiang Dao festivals lack in fame compared to Sukhothai , Chiang Mai etc. they more than make up for in their authenticity, and their welcome for visitors. The
main nights for making / floating Krathongs and releasing the
candle powered paper ballons/ lanterns "khom loi", will
be on the ... and ... of November, but the nightly festivities
(Thai Boxing, Fireworks, Beauty Contests, Traditional and Modern
Dancing, Traditional and Modern Music) start a couple of nights
beforehand. Great for the young and young at heart! Chiang Dao Nest will have an early dinner each night and will be arranging transport to/ from the main area in Chiang Dao town. We will have Krathong making sessions in the afternoon. On the night of the full moon the whole of Chiang Dao Cave Village is lit solely by candles, lining the roads and outside houses. A magical sight. |
| While The festivities in Chiang Dao are fantastic, we can also arrange transport from Chiang Dao Nest to and from Chiang Mai for these evenings should any of our guests require. |
| Links to Loy Krathong in Chiang Dao 2003 Reviews |
| Robert & Annelies - Loy Krathong 2003 (also in Dutch) click here |
| Gary in Thailand - Gary's blog includes Loy Krathong 2003 in Chiang Dao. Some great photo's too. click here |
| Links to Loy Krathong Pages |
Thailand.com
- Loi Krathong |
| Thailandlife.com
- Loy Krathong The full moon night of November is "Loy Krathong Day". Loy is "to float" and Krathong is a "leaf cup" usually made of banana leaf as one often sees in the market. The leaf cup is used to hold something. Loy Krathong is, therefore, the floating of lights in a leaf cup. more ... |
Guide
To Thailand .com - Loi Krathong |
| Thai
Students .com
- Loy Krathong The king was highly delighted ... And he entreated the genni of the river to take possession of the hearts and minds of all his subjects at this season of the year, .. and compel them to hold a great festival, which he named for short "Loy Krathong". Loy means to send adrift, and Krathong means: a little basket-like boat containing small flowers and other offerings suitable for the water spirits. more ... |
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