So, when's the big evening to put our little boats in the Ping River?

And will La Gondola restaurant have that great Italian buffet on the riverfront again?

What other activities should not be missed?

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Loy Krathong Program 2004

Friday, November 19

3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Opening ceremony for the Chiang Mai Yee Peng Loy Krathong Festival at Three King’s Monument

Saturday, November 20 - Saturday, November 27, 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Lanna art show, traditional art show and competition at Three King’s Monument

Walking Street on Ratchadamnern Rd. and Three King’s Monument Cultural fair at Thapae Gate

Sunday, November 21, 2004

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Drum Competition: winner received Royal Cup at Yuparaj College

Wednesday, November 24 - Friday, November 26

6 a.m. – 10 p.m. Cultural shows by six tribal groups at Jed-Rin Temple

Thursday, November 25, 2004

9 a.m. – 10 p.m. Krathong making skills competition, Three King’s Monument

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Rafting race, diving and ka-la-mang (washing bowl) race (first round) at Ping River in front of Municipal Office

5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Opening Ceremony of the Yee Peng traditional festival at Thapae Gate

5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Krathong making skills competition, Thapae Gate

7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Yee Peng Lantern Parade from Thapae Gate to Chiang Inn Plaza in Night Bazaar on Chang Klan Rd.

7 p.m. – 12 p.m. Yee Peng Beauty Queen Contest and Yee Peng Junior Beauty Queen Contest (first round) at Thapae Gate

8 p.m. – 12 p.m. Fireworks competition at the port in front of Sri Khong Temple

9 p.m. – 10 p.m. Light and sound show on the floating podium in front of the Municipal Office

8 p.m. – 12 p.m. Krathongs and fireworks show at Ping River in front of the Municipal Office

Friday, November 26

7 a.m. – 8 a.m. Worship Ceremony to the White Chedi in front of the Municipal Office

9 a.m. – 12 a.m. Lantern Competition in front of the Municipal Office

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Municipality building – hot air balloon competition

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Rafting, diving and ka-la-mung race (final round) at Ping River in front of Municipal Office

4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Yee Peng International Thai Boxing Competition at Thapae Gate

6 p.m. – 12 p.m. Small Krathong competition at Thapae Gate

6 p.m. – 12 p.m. Competition of Pratoo Paa (traditional flower decorated gates) on Ratchadamnern Rd., Thapae Rd. and Praisanee Rd.

7 p.m. – 12 p.m. Yee Peng Beauty contest and Yee Peng Junior Beauty Queen Contest (abilities performances round) at Thapae Gate

8 p.m. – 12 p.m. Krathongs and fireworks show at Ping River in front of the Municipal Office

8 p.m. – 12 p.m. Lantern competition in front of the Municipal Office

9 p.m. – 10 p.m. Lights and sound show on the floating podium in front of the Municipal Office

Saturday, November 27, 2004

6 p.m. – 12 p.m. Large Krathong competition of which the winner will be awarded a Royal Cup on Ratchadamnern Rd. and in front of the Municipal Office

7 p.m. – 12 p.m. Yee Peng Beauty Queen Contest and Yee Peng Junior Beauty Queen Contest (final round) at Thapae Gate

8 p.m. – 12 p.m. Lantern and fireworks show in front of the Municipal Office

9 p.m. – 10 p.m. Light and sound show on the floating podium in front of the Municipal Office