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Loy Krathong (Thai: ลอยกระทง, RTGS: Loi Krathong, pronounced [lɔ̄ːj krā.tʰōŋ]) [a] is a Thai festival celebrated annually throughout Thailand and in nearby countries with significant South Western Tai cultures (Laos, Shan, Mon, Tanintharyi, Kelantan, Kedah, Perlis and Xishuangbanna).
Loi Krathong: ลอยกระทง: Note that Loi Krathong dates are based on the Lanna (Northern Thailand) Lunar Calendar which is two months later than the Thai Lunar Calendar. Loy Krathong is actually on the second month of the Lanna calendar which is the 12th month of the central Thai calendar.
Loi Krathong Festival at Wat Tha ... bus route 556 runs from nearby Don Wai Market and terminates at Bobae in Bangkok, ... was last edited on 31 October 2024, ...
Loy Krathong is another important festival celebrated on the full moon of the 12th lunar month, which usually falls in November. Loy means to float and a Krathong is a handmade small bowl traditionally made from banana leaves and a section of banana tree trunk. The bowl is decorated with folded (origami) banana leaves, flowers, candles, and ...
The center of Bangkok, marked by the city pillar shrine (lak mueang), is in the district. Also surrounding the large open space of the Sanam Luang are the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew , the National Museum in the former palace of the Vice King , and the main campus of Thammasat University as well as Silpakorn University .
Loy Krathong: วันลอยกระทง (Wan Loi Krathong) Observed as Yi Peng festival (ยี่เป็ง) in Chiangmai. 20 November Royal Thai Navy Day วันกองทัพเรือ (Wan Kongthap Ruea) Foundation day of Royal Thai Navy in 1906. 25 December Christmas: วันคริสต์มาส
In the reign of King Ram Khamhaeng the royal barge procession was performed at Loy Krathong ceremony. [6] The Ram Khamhaeng Inscription (RK) 1292 AD reads:– after which he watched and listened to people, men and women, sing and play... Whenever the royal barge alighted in front of a monastery, officials lighted fireworks. [7] (NN:67).
Tak is also known for its Loi Krathong festival where krathong sai (กระทงสาย) consisting of many krathongs are floated in a long line down the river. [22] The Loi Krathong festival is held on the Ping River in Mueang Tak District on Loi Krathong night.