Loy Krathong
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Loy Krathong (or Loi Kratong, Thai: ) is a festival celebrated in Thailand. It is held on the third lunar moon in November.
“Loi” means “to float”. “Krathong” is a lotus-shaped boat usually decorated with banana leaves, flowers, candles, coins, incense sticks etc.
The festival originated in Thailand to ask for the Mother of Water's forgiveness for polluting the water.
The Thai tradition of Loy Kratong started off in Sukhothai, but is now celebrated throughout Thailand, with the festivities in Chiang Mai and Ayutthaya being particularly well known.
External links
- [Loi Krathong Festival](Explanation of Loi Krathong festival with Java-enhanced photo and music file.)
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