Loi Krathong Festival

[sego]

"Loy" means "to float" and a "Krathong" is a lotus-shaped vessel made of banana leaves. The Krathong usually contains a candle, three joss-sticks, some flowers and coins.

It is believed that the Krathongs carry away sins and bad luck, and the wishes that have been made for the new year due to start. Indeed, it is the time to be joyful and happy as the sufferings are floated away.

So what will be your wish tonight?

[tuky]

For those not too sure what Loy Krathong is, have a look at this website.

Does anybody know the Loy Krathong song?

[Wolfie]

Isnt there supposed to be hair in the Krathong as well?

Sins and Bad luck... man, i just dont have time to type all of that

[sego]

Sins and Bad luck... man, i just dont have time to type all of that

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so you should better start right now for next year !

[jackr]

"Loy" means "to float" and a "Krathong" is a lotus-shaped vessel made of banana leaves. The Krathong usually contains a candle, three joss-sticks, some flowers and coins.

It is believed that the Krathongs carry away sins and bad luck, and the wishes that have been made for the new year due to start. Indeed, it is the time to be joyful and happy as the sufferings are floated away.

So what will be your wish tonight?

Health, wealth and happiness.

[sego]

Health, wealth and happiness.

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yeah, I agree :

If I become rich, I'll keep my liver in good condition by drinking good poisons and, consequently, will be happy!

These are my wishes too!

[jackr]

Health, wealth and happiness.

yeah, I agree :

If I become rich, I'll keep my liver in good condition by drinking good poisons and, consequently, will be happy!

These are my wishes too!

Definitely an emphasis on the second wish, Sego

[SK1972]

Tuky.........Loy Krathong song..........in Thai and in English

In Thai, using Roman characters:

Wan Pen Duan Sip Song

Nam Koh Nong Tem Taling

Rao Tanglai Chai Ying

Sanuk Ganjing Wan Loy Krathong

Loy Loy Krathong

Loy Loy Kratong,

Loy Krathong Gan Laew

Koh Chern Nong Kaew

Awk Ma Ram Wong

Ram Wong Wan Loy Krathong

Ram Wong Wan Loy Krathong

Boon Ja Song Hai Rao Suk Jai

Boon Ja Song Hai Rao Suk Jai

Translated into English:

The full moon of the twelfth month,

As water fills the banks,

We, all men and women,

Have really good fun on Loy Krathong day,

Float, float the krathongs,

Float, float the krathongs,

And after we have floated our krathongs,

I invite you my dear,

To come out and dance,

Ramwong [traditional dance] on Loy Krathong Day,

Ramwong on Loy Krathong Day,

Good merit brings us happiness,

Good merit brings us happiness,

[sego]

will you sing it to me this week end ?

[sonthaya]

I hope it carry away my past sins