Blessings Shine Like Stars: Thailand’s 6 Major Loy Krathong Festivals to Kick Off in November

By MOOK Scenic Spots Travel Life Network Editorial Team | Compiled & Reported
 
Thailand’s most romantic festival of the year, Loy Krathong, is set to unfold throughout November. By releasing krathongs (floating lanterns), people show their reverence for the Buddha and deities...The festival continues in November, as the act of floating krathongs expresses reverence for the Buddha and deities, while also carrying away the bad luck of the past year down the river, in hopes of welcoming peace and prosperity in the year ahead — making it one of the most significant traditional holidays of the year.Day.

Loy KrathongLoi KrathongFestival Period During the festival, the riverbanks come alive with shimmering krathongs glowing under the night sky. Locals fold banana leaves into small boats, adorn them with flowers, light candles, incense, and place traditional coins on them before setting them afloat on the water, symbolically carrying away misfortune and ushering in good luck. The festival typically falls on the night of the12full moon(of the 12th lunar month, which usually corresponds to11November)in the Gregorian calendar, and2015this year’s Loy Krathong will be held on11the2515th.

In addition to floating krathongs, Thailand’s Loy Krathong Festival has also featured1989sky lantern releases since [year missing], with tens of thousands of candlelit lanterns illuminating the skies and water surfaces, creating a magical, dreamlike scene reminiscent of a starry universe — a spectacle that draws thousands of travelers each year.

●2015Loy Krathong Festival Events in Thailand
◎ Sukhothai(11/22 – 25)
It is widely believed that the tradition of Loy Krathong originated in this 700-year-old ancient city. The Loy Krathong celebrations at Sukhothai Historical Park are among the largest festivals in Thailand. Paired with light and sound shows, they recreate the glorious history of the Sukhothai Kingdom. Every visitor can take part in this romantic celebration and admire the prosperity of the ancient Sukhothai era.