Loykrathong

The Siamese girl is going to float a "rafts" to get the blessed frm god of water

floating a "rafts" in the river

The beauty of "rafts" on the surface of water

few days ago( 14th of Nov), am celebrated loykrathong festival at Ibai Golf Resort with my beloved friends and family. it's fun!! There are "people mountain people sea". *crowded* Most of them are local and some of them came from Kelantan. They travelled so far to Terengganu, just to celebrate this festival. Besides, the famous singer from Thailand are also invited to rock the night!!! Wohooo!! that night i had a good good night !!


Hahahaha,maybe u guys are not familiar with that.and don't even know what is that..am here explaining to you guys about LOYKRATHONG.


Loykrathong is a festival celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos.Loykrathong is held on the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai Lunar calendar.In the western calendar this usually falls in November."Loy" means "to float" and a "Krathong" is a raft, about a hand span in diameter, traditionally made from a section of banana tree trunk. During the night of the full moon, many people will float a small rafts (Krathong) on a river or other body of water, such as canals, lakes and seas.Some people even float a raft in a basin in their own yard.


Thai people believe that floating a raft on the river is to honor and pay respect to the goddess of water. Also, floating a raft in the river is to apologize to the Goddess of the Water for the bad things we have done to the river during the past year. That is why Loi Krathong festival is held at the end of the year.However, this season is also good for strengthening relationship in family. There are also local and officially organize rafts competition, regarding its beauty and craftsmanship. In addition, there are also firework and beauty contest during the celebration of the festival.


For now, you guys may got some knowledge about Loykrathong,
and i do really hope that we can celebrate this awesome festival together-gether. Actually i took many many of nice pics on that night.but can't upload it here now, because all those pic are in my friend's camera.I will upload it once am free/ get it. Muahahaha =D


*Me love Loykrathong Festival =)