Festivals & Events, Northern Thailand, Thailand Calendar of EventsChiang Mai Loi Krathong Festival 2009 – October 31 to November 03
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Chiang Mai Loi Krathong Festival 2009 – October 31 to November 03 |
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| Festivals & Events, Northern Thailand, Thailand Calendar of Events 10 Comments |
| October 31, 2009 | to | November 3, 2009 |
Loi Krathong Festival 2009, Chiang Mai, Thailand. Loi Krathong is traditionally held on the full moon night of the twelfth lunar month, which usually falls on some day in November. In 2009, the Loi Krathong full moon falls on November 02, however many festivities will happen beginning October 31 (Saturday) to take advantage of the weekend.
Whether the festival takes place in a busy big city or an idyllic countryside, Loi Krathong offers incomparable enchantment to those who join the event. Chiang Mai though is probably the ‘capital’ of Loi Kratong festival and here you will be able to take part in a fabulous Loi Krathong celebration that will take your breath away.
The floating of a Krathong and a banana leaf cup is intended to float away ill fortune as well as to express apologies to Khongkha or Ganga, the River Goddess. Some believe that the ritual is meant to worship the Buddha’s footprint on the bank of the Narmada River, while others say that it is to pay respect to Phra Uppakhut, one of the Lord Buddha’s great disciples.
The Loi Krathong Festival is celebrated nationwide in Thailand, especially where there are rivers, canals, lakes, seaside or other sources of water. In Chiang Mai the main attraction is the Ping River (Mae Nam Ping) where, each night, you will find 10’s of thousands of locals and visitors making the journey to take part in one of the most warm and wonderful (and often romantic) celebrations of the entire year.
In 2009, Chiang Mai will celebrate the Loi Krathong festival during October 31 to November 03. The event will feature entertainment at various venues throughout the city, bamboo raft races and boat races on the Mae Ping River, Yipeng lantern procession and contest, Beauty contest, and Krathong contests. Everyday when night falls, visitors will also enjoy fireworks, the release of Lanna-style floating lanterns, and Lanna Thai cultural performances. Come and enjoy the absolute magic of Loi Kratong in Chiang Mai where the river and the skies will be filled with light each night of this special celebration.
Please come view some photos taken from Loi Kratong 2008 at our Chiang Mai Loi Kratong Gallery.
Kom Loi (hot air lantern)
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One of Loi Kratong parades
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September 18th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
This is a very interesting website… very informative content. I hope you guys keep up the good work. Cheers.
December 29th, 2008 at 11:56 am
Very nice photos. Loy Kratong is one of my favorite festivals.
March 11th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
I watch this light festivals in discovery chennal.
Its very beautiful, and Interesting.
October 24th, 2009 at 3:25 am
Very nice photos
October 25th, 2009 at 9:31 am
i attended the paper balloon launching before..unfortunately, i will not be joining it this year..so sad!!!
October 26th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
I was in Chiang Mai for the Loy Krathong last year. Coming from Canada, I was in for an amazing experience. I floated my own Krathong and banana leaf down the canal. This is only one of the ‘Alice in Wonderland’ experiences I was treated to while visiting. Bottom line is, my wife and I are moving to Chiang Mai to retire in a couple of monthes to retire.
October 27th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
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October 27th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
hello chaing mai golfers. i will be in chaing mai fro 20 nov thru 2 dec….my 2nd golf trip there. anyone have good ideas for hooking up with a falang golf game at any of the better area courses?…thanks, ed in san diego
October 28th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
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November 4th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Chiang Mai is also blessed with pristine natural resources of mountains (dois), waterfalls and other nature-based tourist attractions. At the same time, Chiang Mai residents are warm, gracious and congenial providing authentic hospitality making visits memorable and meaningful. Moreover, visitors from all walks of life can collect handicrafts of silk, silver and wood produced locally as timeless souvenirs.
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