LOY KRATHONG FESTIVAL

Loy Krathong 2010, November 21

It is believed that the Loy Krathong Festival originated in Sukhothai, the first Thai capital. This captivating event is held on the full-moon night of the twelfth lunar month. Activities include Krathong floating, a fireworks display, cultural performances and amazing light and sound shows. Loy Krathong is one of the most popular festivals of Thailand celebrated annually in November The exact timing depends on the phase of the moon. It takes place at the end of the rainy season, a time when the weather is fine and there is a high water level the waterways, all over the country.

In this slide-show you will see
"Khom Loy" (floating latern), made
of paper these can be as big as an
adult! Also,a crowd of people set
thier "Krathong" (a small boat made
of bananna leaf) in the Ping River
in Chiang Mai, and a very nice one
I set in the river in 2007.

Enjoy a fabulous Thai dinner in a warm and relaxing atmosphere overlooking the Ping River and listen to Northern Style Folk-music by Thailands famous Soontaree Vechanont, the owner of the restaurant. And other artists. The website is all in Thai but you can still see pictures and listen to Khun Soontaree croon "Sao Chiang Mai" (Chiang Mai Girl)

Afterwards we'll float Krathong on the Ping River, shoot fireworks, set Khom Loy into the sky... all the traditional things... all included in the price.

B5000