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Loy Krathong Festival Gets Under Way


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Loy Krathong festival gets under way

BANGKOK: -- The annual Loy Krathong festival of lights starts this evening in Bangkok with a procession of more than 70 decorated boats on the Chao Phraya river.

Deputy Prime Minister Suwat Liptapanlop, who is in charge of tourism, will preside over the event.

The Bangkok "Festival of Light and Spendour on the River" is being organized by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

During Loy Krathong, Thais launch small floating vessels, traditionally made of banana leaves, to pay homage to the river goddess.

The 72 illuminated barges will travel along the Chao Phraya river from Taksin bridge to Rama XIII bridge. The theme this year is a particularly special one, marking Her Majesty the Queen's 72nd birthday.

The TAT expects more than 70,000 people to take part in the three-day event and it is expected to generate up to 300 million baht in spending.

Seven spots are recommended for festival goers to watch the illuminated boat procession: Phra Buddha Yotfa Bridge; Santichaiprakarn Park; Rama VIII Bridge; Bangkok Noi Railway Station; Kallayanimitr Voraviharn Temple; Wat Rakangkosittaram; and Temple of Dawn.

--TNA 2004-11-24

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