It is an amazing experience to see the innumerable ornately decorated, candle-lit lotus-shaped float or traditional banana leaf floats in rivers, on the occasion of Loi Krathong festival in Thailand, widely known as festival of lights. Loy Krathong is a very famous festival of Thailand, which falls in the beginning of the month of November and this year it will be commenced on 5th November. According to the Thai vernacular, ‘Loy’ means ‘to float’ and Krathong is a ‘lotus-shaped float made of cork and banana leaves’.
Each boats contains a candle, a flower, three sticks and a few coins. In full moon night people visit to the nearby rivers, ponds or canals and adrift in the water. It is believed that by doing this, God also carry their sins, sufferings and bad luck along with Him. If you are lucky enough to arrive Thailand this November than don’t miss the fabulous chance of being a part of the unique Festival of lights.
Via: aluxurytravelblog
