Скачать или смотреть 5 Facts about Loi Krathong Lantern Festival in Chiang Mai Thailand

Every year in November, participants in Chiang Mai's visually spectacular Loi Krathong celebration float miniature, colorful rafts, known as Krathongs, on rivers in remembrance of the water goddess Phra Mae Khongkha. This practice, which involves Krathongs decorated with candles, flowers, and incense, represents the release of negative ideas and thankfulness for the water. Parades, shows, and fireworks all contribute to the festival's colorful and festive ambiance.

Chiang Mai celebrates Yi Peng in addition to Loi Krathong, a festival marked by the release of thousands of sky lanterns into the night sky. This Lanna custom symbolizes wishing for the future and letting go of bad luck. Chiang Mai's festival is particularly enchanting due to the simultaneous release of sky lanterns and floating water lanterns, with important sites like Tha Phae Gate and Nawarat Bridge serving as hubs of activity.