Loy Krathong : ประเพณีลอยกระทง

Phakapan : Loy Kratong Festival

Phakapan : Loy Kratong Festival

          The history of Loy Krathong is rather obscure. Some believe that Krathong was first created by Tao Sri Chulalak . Others overlook its origin yet focus on the purposes of the ritual: to pay respect to the Goddess of the Water showing their gratitude on their plentiful use of water and ask for forgiveness in the ensuing pollution. Floating the beautiful Krathong away, which is the key activity in Loy Krathong, also refers to flying away misfortune and bad things in the past and asking for good luck in the future. Although it is not a national holiday, many activities other than floating Krathong, are conducted in this festival, such as, contests of Krathong-making and Noppamas beauty pageants, local games and performances.

Phakapan : Loy Kratong Festival

Phakapan : Loy Kratong Festival

Phakapan : Loy Kratong Festival

Phakapan : Loy Kratong Festival

Phakapan : Loy Kratong Festival

 

          In Thailand, people enjoy creating their own Krathong made from natural resources, such as leaves and trunks of banana adorned with flowers. Some might use bread instead of synthetic materials showing their concern for environment. Other than flowers, a candle and incense sticks, we often put some coins or betel pepper and nut in our Krathongs. And that’s why our Krathongs can’t drift any further as they are raided for little money. Nevertheless, Loy Krathong Festival remains the most romantic and favorite occasion for a number of people and still best represents our gratitude.

Phakapan : Loy Kratong Festival

Phakapan : Loy Kratong Festival

 

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