Most of them are migrant workers employed as foreign domestic helpers. Loy krathong is the name of a festival which is celebrated all over thailand in november loy krathong is celebrated on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month according to the traditional thai solar calendar called patithin suriyakhati. There is also english version which has slighly different lyrics to the thai loi krathong song. To celebrate loy krathong, thailands lunar festival known for its beautiful floating baskets, weve tapped none other than nikky phinyawatana, celebrated chef and owner of some of texass most acclaimed thai eateries. Loy krathong 2020 festival of lights lantern dates. Loy krathong festival, thai new year party with floating lanterns release in the night sky. The evening of loy krathong is one of the most picturesque festivals in. The party begins with the impressive loy krathong parade after sunset. Loy krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional thai lunar calendar. Loy loy krathong loy loy krathong loy krathong is here and everybody full of cheer were together at the klong each one with his krathong as we push away we pray we can see a better day november. The full moon day of the twelfth month, as water fills to the banks. An especially popular belief holds that loy krathong is a form of devotion to phra mae kongka, the thai version of ganga, hindu goddess of water. In thai, loy means to float and a krathong is a small container, traditionally made from banana leaves and a slice of banana tree. Even though it isnt a national holiday, loy krathong is probably thailands most interesting and fascinating festival.
Known as thai festival of lights, loy krathong is one of the most enchanted, and wellknown festival in thailand after the new years. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video. Being a thailandlover, you must have at least heard about loy krathong festival once or twice. In 2018, loy krathong falls on friday, november 23. With tantalizing fireworks, candles, and the full moon, loy krathong could be compared to valentines day but with banana tree leaves and joss sticks instead of roses. Loi krathong is one of the most important days in the thai calendar. Thais celebrate the festival of lights on a full moon in the 12th month of the traditional thai lunar calendar. Loy krathong festival let your problems float away.
How to celebrate loy krathong festival asia internship program. Thai couple traditional dress floating flowers loy kratong thailand festival full super moon night and temple scene celebration. Loy krathong is an annual event which is celebrated at the end of the rainy season on the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional thai lunar calendar which for westerners corresponds to the month of november. According to the western calendar, the festival usually falls in november. The loy krathong festival falls on the full moon day of the 12th thai lunar calendar month corresponding with the gregorian calendar month of. Basically, it is a little floating decoration made from a slice of a banana tree trunk, and decorated with elaborately folded banana leaves, a few lotus flowers, incense sticks, sometimes a small coin and a candle. Loy krathong a wonderful thai festival thailand travel bag. Loy krathong in bangkok the thai festival of lights and. Every year, loy krathong falls on the night of the 12th. Loy krathong, yee peng, festival of lights chiang mai best. Loy translates to float in thai, while kratong pertains to a tray made from banana. If you are not sure what this festival is, click here to learn more about it i have been hearing the loy krathong song everywhere i go and also in the local tv.
Nov 15, 20 this week is the week of loy krathong day, this year it falls on nov 17th, 20. If you happen to visit thailand this november, theres a fantastic festival you definitely cant miss loy krathong. Its a thai traditional event and taken place on the night of full moon in the middle of november 12th month of thai lunar calendar every year. Loy krathong in year 2006, authorities warned organisers against including sexually suggestive dances in events to celebrate the upcoming loy krathong festival. The evening of loy krathong is one of the most picturesque festivals in bangkok. The full moon night of the twelfth lunar month usually in midnovember is the time for the loi krathong festival. The best places to celebrate loy krathong in thailand.
Loy krathong in 20202021 when, where, why, how is celebrated. Loi krathong festival is celebrated throughout thailand. It takes place on the evening of the full moon night of the 12th month in the traditional thai lunar calendar which is a great flood season. Loy krathong is held on the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional thai lunar calendar. Loy krathong festival under the full moon on koh phangan. In addition to the main activity which is the krathong floating, t here are many fascinating thai traditional dance shows in some areas such as asiatique. This video is produced by the folks at tourism authority of thailand and the official website for loi krat. Loy krathong 2015 volunteer in thailand with friends for asia. Known as thai festival of lights, loy krathong is one of the most enchanted, and wellknown festival in thailand after the new years festival, songkran.
Loy krathong, thailands most beautiful holiday festival. Couples believe in the legend that says if a couple releases their krathong together, they will meet and fall in love again in the next life. Loy krathong festival, also called the festival of light, is an annual traditional festival in thailand that is celebrated on the evening of the 12th full moon of the thai lunar calendar. Today is the full moon party but it is also a special tradition for thai culture called loy krathong. It is kind of catchy so i have this song playing in my head over and over. Loykrathong karaoke with lyrics english version youtube. Download this premium vector about thai loy krathong festival, and discover more than 6 million professional graphic resources on freepik. I n year 2001, there was an estimated 15,000 thai people in hong kong, largely women. Hope you enjoy singing and dancing in this beautiful celebration. On the night of the full moon in november, these floating rafts are released.
Loi krathong has been held since the middle of the 11th to the middle of the 12th lunar month, which is flood seasonespecially on the full moon night of the 12th lunar month. Loy krathong is one of thailands mostloved festivals. Because the thai calendar is a lunar calendar, the date on which it falls on the solar gregorian calendar differs from year to year. In chiang mai, it coincides with the lanna festival of yi peng, making it one of the best places to experience this honouring of buddha. The thai tradition of loy krathong started off in the ancient capital of sukhothai and is now celebrated throughout thailand. According to the old folklore, the rivers and the moon are believed to be at their fullest and brightest on the full moon of the 12th month, hence, thai people consider it a perfect occasion to send their handmade floats holding candles as well as gorgeous flowers down on the river to worship thai goddess of water. Loi krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional. Volunteering in thailand gives you a chance to see beautiful thai culture in many ways. The loy krathong festival is also regarded as a version of valentines day in. However in chiang mai loi krathong usually starts the day after yee peng. Loy krathong happens every year in thailand and a few other surrounding countries, it literally translates to to float a basket.
In 2018, the lantern release should be on the 23rd of november 2018. The festival is held on the full moon of the twelfth month in the thai lunar. Loi krathong has been held since the middle of the eleventh to the middle of the twelfth lunar month, which is a great flood season especially on the full. The full moon of the twelfth month, as water fills to the banks. Loy kratong is celebrated by floating elaborate kratongs decorated with flowers, candles and incense on just about any waterway in the kingdom. Thailand lantern festival loy krathong and yi peng 2020. Chiang mai, which features some of the most extravagant loy krathong festivities, will. The loy krathong festival falls on the fullmoon day of the 12th thai lunar calendar. Those performances may include both the ram wong traditional dance of thailand and the retelling of the loy krathong. One of the most popular thai festivals is the loy krathong festival, falling on the full moon of the twelfth lunar month. Au loy krathong festival 2019 assumption university. Its held in each area through the country, and this year, 2005, they have the festival on 16, november.
If you are able to stand all this, then you should definitely visit these two major thai festivals and be part of magnificent events full of joy, lights and smiles. That being said, loy krathong is one of the biggest celebrations of them all. In thailand, loy krathong is celebrated on a full moon evening of the 12th month in the traditional thai lunar calendar. Loi krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional thai lunar calendar. This is thailands version of the gregorian calendar which replaced patithin chanthrakhati, the traditional thai calendar until 1888 ad, for legal and. Whether it is a new year or a new moon, thai people will always find a reason to dance, share delicious food, and get together in order to party. Au loy krathong 2018 the authaya assumption university. Krathongs often contain a candle, incense sticks, and flowers. Jun 14, 2019 loy krathong, sometimes spelt loi krathong, loi grathong loy kratong, loy katong is an annual event in thailand. Buddhist monks praying for the loy krathong festival in chiang mai, thailand. Loi krathong festival, the history of loi krathong festival.
As the loy krathong festival is a beautiful part of thai culture, culture ministry hope all relevant parties will hold appropriate activities for this festival. In chiang mai, this turns into a three day festival, though there are events scattered over five or six days. In 2014 the festival is held on the 7th of november. Thailand lantern festival actually consists of two traditional ceremonies. Loy krathong loi kratong is a festival held in thailand on the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional thai lunar calendar. Thai version loy krathong day is one of the most popular festivals of thailand celebrated annually on the full moon day of the twelfth lunar month. Loy krathong song with lyrics and meaning in english. Loy krathong asiatique bangkok 2020 all you need to know. Do read this full guide to yee peng in chiang mai for full details about the sky lantern festival including dates loi krathong festival water lanterns this is the official start of loi krathong throughout out thailand. Celebrating the loy krathong festival in chiang mai. All you need to know about thailands loy krathong festival.
Loy literally translates to float, while kratong is the thai word for a sort of tray made out of banana leaves. We, all men and women, really have a good time on loy krathong day. Known as thai festival of lights, loy krathong is one of thailands most enchanting and the second bestknown festival after its new years festival songkran. There will be a pavilion full of fun cultural activities for all the family, including creative workshops on how to make a krathong with natural. The night of the full moon is known as loy krathong yai. On the night of the full moon, people light candles on their krathong full of flowers and release it out to sea or onto the river. Loy krathong sometimes written as loi krathong is a festival celebrated annually in thailand, and in some parts of myanmar burma and laos. Novembers full moon shines, loy krathong, loy krathong, and the waters high, in the golden river and the canal. Every year, at the end of the rainy season, when the full moon soared up the sky on the night of the 12th lunar month usually in the first half of november, it is the start of the loy krathong festival. Thailands loi krathong festival of lights and lanterns. In any case, loy krathong is clearly associated with water and its purifying power.
Loy krathong festival miss loy krathong 2008 shall transfer her crown today to a miss loy krathong 2009. The word loi in thai means to float, while krathong refers to a cup most commonly made from banana leaves. Most visitors come to thailand because of the numerous cultural festivals in this country. Loy krathong festival in phuket thai festival of lights. In the western calendar this usually falls in november. Nov 11, 2019 loy krathong is celebrated on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month according to the traditional thai solar calendar called patithin suriyakhati. Its when people gather around lakes, rivers and canals to pay respects to the goddess of water by releasing beautiful lotusshaped rafts, decorated with candles, incense and flowers onto the water. One of the most popular and wonderful festivals in thailand is this loy krathong festival.
If you happen to visit the land of smiles in november, in addition to yi peng, you can have a chance to take part in loy krathong which is the second bestknown festival after the new year celebration songkran. Loi krathong and yi peng, in which each has a unique method of celebration. In practice there is little to choose between them. Loy krathong music video for thais and thai culture lovers. Loy means to float and krathong means crown or decoration. This colorful, nationwide celebration kicks off this weekend. Here is everything you need to know about loy krathong.
The celebration nights may range between november 57, depending on location. The loi krathong or floating lanterns festival takes place on the night of the full. This national event takes place annually on the evening of the 12th lunar month, usually in the first half of november. However the exact date of the festival is declared one month before the loy krathong festival. The ultimate guide to loy krathong, floating lantern festival, or thailand light festival. Festival goers release decorated bananaleaf krathongs onto ponds, lakes and rivers on the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional thai lunar calendar, honoring the goddess of water. Loy krathong is a thai holiday which is celebrated in thailand and laos on the evening of the full moon which occurs during the twelfth month of the thai calendar. Loy krathong is thailands very own festival of lights. This is thailands version of the gregorian calendar which replaced patithin chanthrakhati, the traditional thai calendar until 1888 ad, for legal and commercial reasons. The celebration involves various rituals at buddhist temples around phuket, though the most famous and popular part is the launching of a krathong. The exact date of loy krathong varies each year depending on the full moon, but usually falls in november. Write around the world blog what is loy krathong in thailand. Theres even a special song associated with loy krathong. One of the versions is that thai people have long been closely involved with rivers.
It takes place on the evening of the full moon night of. It takes place at a time when the weather is fine as the rainy season is over and there is a high water level all over the country. Sukhothai celebrates loy krathong loi krathong a festival of light every year like most of north thailand. In the western calendar, this usually falls in the month of november. A guide to thailands most spectacular and romantic festival loy krathong. Jet sent me a thai version of jingle bells that she wrote. The much anticipated au loy krathong 2018 the authaya was colorfully celebrated in style impressively dazzling both thai and international student community as well as countless other participants. The funfilled loy krathong festival the au loy with you.
Loi krathong festival is a thai tradition which has been conducted for a long time ago. Christmas in thailand and a new thai version of jingle bells. The festival derives from a hindu festival in which offerings were made every year to ganga, goddess of the river ganges, sacred river of india. The festival of loy krathong is celebrated throughout thailand on the full moon of the twelfth lunar month, usually in late november. Five things to know about the thai lantern festival, loi krathong. Also known as the festival of lights and celebrated nationwide, this popular festival symbolizes the close ties between the thai culture and water. Usually, the festival falls in early to midnovember. The difference with sukhothais celebrations and the rest of thailand is that loy krathong originated in sukhothai and the historic park makes a spectacular setting when it is lit up. There is a free lantern release on nawarat bridge in chiang mai. Loy krathong in bangkok the thai festival of lights and lanterns. Chiang mai, which features some of the most extravagant loy krathong festivities, will celebrate on november 5, 6 and 7.
Loy krathong, which translates to floating basket, is thailands own festival of lights. Traditionally, thais release their krathong into rivers and small canals called klongs. Loy krathong generally takes place over one or two days. November full moon shines, loy krathong, loy krathong, and the waters high in the river and local klong, loy loy krathong, loy loy krathong, loy krathong is here and everybodys full of cheer, were together at the klong. The english youtube version has slightly different lyrics to the thai loi krathong song. So exact dates are not known until about a month before the actual event. The krathong floating on the water symbolizes ones willingness to let go of hatred and anger.
Loi krathong is a siamese festival celebrated annually throughout the kingdom of thailand. Loi krathong, loi kratong or loy krathong is a festival held annually throughout thailand on the full moon of the 12th month in thai lunar calendar. Most thais buy their krathongs at the market before going off to celebrate. Loi krathong is lunar based with a full moon of the 12th thai month. Loy krathong is a thai, laos, and cambodian tradition which has been practiced since long ago. We dont have any thai christmas songs, so i thought it would be nice. Loy krathong patong loi krathong festival phuket phuket. Its a time to send out the old and welcome in the new, punctuated by candles, incense, and good. If you are planning to visit sukhothai for loy krathong make sure you book your accommodation well in advance especially if you intend to stay in old sukhothai near the historical park. Celebrating the loy krathong festival in chiang mai 2020.