Loy Krathong (Thai: ลอยกระทง, RTGS: Loi Krathong, pronounced [lɔ̄ːj krā.tʰōŋ]) is a Thai festival celebrated annually throughout Thailand and in nearby...

Kolkata. Alongside Gautama Buddha, Ganga is worshipped during the Loy Krathong festival in Thailand. Ganga is mentioned in the Rigveda, the earliest and...

many cultures / traditions (e.g. Diwali, Chanukka, Saint Lucy's Day and Loi Krathong) Contemporary Laternelaufen is usually organized (privately) by parents...

(ยี่เป็ง, Yi Peng, [jîː pēŋ]) of the Lanna calendar (which coincides with Loi Krathong, the traditional festival on the 12th month of the Thai lunar calendar)...

Thadingyut Festival Bon Om Tuk, Cambodian equivalent of Tazaungdaing Loi Krathong, Thai and Lao equivalent of Tazaungdaing Vessantara Festival "Tazaungdaing...

disappeared or are overgrown with vegetation. Fireworks at Wat Phantao during Loi Krathong Wat Chedi Luang Wat Prathat Doi Suthep (1973) Temple ruin just off Chang...

People floating krathong rafts during the Loi Krathong festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand...

practices and means "Loi Krathong". However, the Jong Gring tradition of Mon people in Lamphun is different from the general Loi Krathong festival, as it resembles...

Go2travelmalaysia.com. Retrieved 15 September 2010. Ben van Wijnen. "Loi Krathong". Malaysiasite.nl. Retrieved 15 September 2010. "Malaysia – Holidays"...

and Southeast Asia including the Vesak Day, Deepavali, Boita Bandana, Loi Krathong, Bon Om Touk, Songkran Festival, Lantern Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival...

presented a Kalpatru (Money Tree) to the Golden Pagoda. The ceremony of Loi-Krathong, which is marked by the release of floating lamps into the Mungchalinda...

Esala Perahera Kathina Lhabab Duchen Liberation Rite of Water and Land Loi Krathong Madhu Purnima Magha Puja Mid-Autumn Festival Mohani Monlam Prayer Festival...

and free food at the Chinese temples Songkran - Thai New Year Festival Loi Krathong - Surat Thani is home to the Surat Thani Football Club (nicknamed “Police...

traditional rocket dance, Khao Phansa, at the beginning of Buddhist Lent and Loi Krathong. Buriram is one of the northeastern provinces with a sizable Northern...

its Loi Krathong festival where krathong sai (กระทงสาย) consisting of many krathongs are floated in a long line down the river. The Loi Krathong festival...

been observed since the reign of King Rama V. At the same time, a great Loi Krathong festival takes place at the temple, along with freak shows such as Phi...

Mai, the ancient capital of the former Lanna kingdom, where now both Loi Krathong and Yi Peng are celebrated at the same time resulting in lights floating...

originates in Thailand. It started during the Loi Krathong festival in the 14th century. During Loi Krathong, rafts are individually decorated using many...

popularity as a combat sport. Traditional festivals such as Songkran and Loy Krathong have also attracted tourists from around the world. Ceramic production...

Montsoreau-Museum of Contemporary Art, Loire Valley, France Yi Peng (Loi Krathong) festival in Tudongkasatan Lanna (Lanna Meditation Retreat Centre), Mae...

the 14th century in Thailand during the Sukhothai dynasty. The annual Loi Krathong Festival occurs each November where people in Thailand float lamps and...

Buddhist Lent Festival (around late October to early November before Loi Krathong) at Wat Khao Kob, a temple on the highest mountaintop of Nakhon Sawan...

traditional rituals as well as water fights take place throughout the city. Loi Krathong, usually in November, is accompanied by the Golden Mount Fair. New Year...

festivals, provide an opportunity for the expression of local folk beliefs. Loi Krathong, on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional...

Presentation of Monk's Robes after Rains Retreat 12 15x Loi Krathong ลอยกระทง Note that Loi Krathong dates are based on the Lanna (Northern Thailand) Lunar...

Guitar Society, Pattaya People Media Group, and Siam Bayshore Pattaya. Loi Krathong, a light festival held during the full moon of the twelfth month in the...

tennis courts. Chiang Mai, Yi Peng Festival People floating krathong rafts during the Loi Krathong festival in Chiang Mai The province is twinned with eight...

following day. Full moon, 12th Thai lunar month (November)a Loy Krathong วันลอยกระทง (Wan Loi Krathong) Observed as Yi Peng festival (ยี่เป็ง) in Chiangmai. 20...

small boats are set adrift, a tradition akin to the Thai festival of Loi Krathong, aimed at dispelling evil and bringing good fortune. Phuket Bike Week...

the festivals too like Songkran (the Thai water festival) and Holi and Loi Krathong (the Thai festival of lights) and Diwali." Prakong Nimmanahaeminda, Academy...