What you should do for Loy Krathong 2023

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The History of the Loy Krathong Festival

Loy Krathong, meaning “floating basket,” is a Thai holiday in which people congregate along the kingdom’s waterways to release decorated floating relics.

 

Krathongs are traditionally built of banana trunks and are adorned with flowers, candles, incense, and personal objects. Loy Krathong is thought to have started in the ancient city of Sukhothai, which is around five hours from Bangkok. Though the celebration is not strictly religious, many people pray to and thank the goddess of the waters, Phra Mae Khongkha. As they release their Krathongs, they also plead for forgiveness for polluting the lake and using too much water.

 

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Furthermore, many people think that floating Krathongs represent the washing away of ill luck, the release of grudges and wrath, and the cleaning of misfortunes or wrongdoings of the past to start with a clean slate and be free of negative sentiments. It is said that if you keep your candle burning until you can no longer see your Krathong, you will have a good year.

Top places to join in with Loy Krathong 2023

Chiang Mai

The Loy Krathong festivities in 2023 will take place from November 27th to November 28th in Chiang Mai. There will be several festivities going place across the city, mostly at the Three Kings Monument and Tha Pae Gate. The tradition of Loy Krathong in Thailand holds a special place in the hearts of locals and visitors alike. This time-honoured festival, which translates to “float the krathong,” is marked by the release of beautifully adorned banana leaf rafts onto the tranquil waters of the Ping River.

 

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[steven100]

25 minutes ago, webfact said:

or wrongdoings of the past

 

so that's why so many participate.

[VinnieK]

Avoid.

[novacova]

Not attending the  impenetrable crowd fest 

[Mavideol]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

they also plead for forgiveness for polluting the lake and using too much water.

plead for forgiveness for polluting and yet they keep doing it on a daily basis.... it's just a festival of hypocrisy

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, steven100 said:

 

so that's why so many participate.

Keeps the money changing hands... 

[Chris Daley]

If you fold the leaf 5 times and make a triangle, it is not the same as just cutting it the shape of a triangle.  Those 3 sides are totally different.

[george]

 

 

[Morch]

Too many people, too noisy. Last time we attended (years ago) someone accidentally pushed Mrs. Morch off the curb and we had a not-so-fun night at the hospital. I did get cookie point for carrying her 'like a prince' (and a bad back too...).

 

We'll stay at home, when the music hits too loud close windows and put our own (or headphones, whatever). Already had a nice lunch in a great place, good deserts and coffee drinks too. Still a bit of Apple Whiskey on hand for later this evening. Need to remember to let the dog in early *before* she panics from the inevitable fireworks.

 

Got to hope no teenage couples sneak into the two almost finished houses next door to 'celebrate'. Bought two packs of condones to toss at them just in case - 7/11 girl was smirking, Mrs. Morch did a deadpan serious explanation/lecture and we had good laugh about it on the way home.