sego Posted November 26, 2004 Share Posted November 26, 2004 "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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuky Posted November 26, 2004 Share Posted November 26, 2004 For those not too sure what Loy Krathong is, have a look at this website. Does anybody know the Loy Krathong song? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted November 26, 2004 Share Posted November 26, 2004 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sego Posted November 26, 2004 Author Share Posted November 26, 2004 Sins and Bad luck... man, i just dont have time to type all of that <{POST_SNAPBACK}> so you should better start right now for next year ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted November 26, 2004 Share Posted November 26, 2004 "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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sego Posted November 26, 2004 Author Share Posted November 26, 2004 Health, wealth and happiness. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted November 26, 2004 Share Posted November 26, 2004 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK1972 Posted November 26, 2004 Share Posted November 26, 2004 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, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sego Posted November 26, 2004 Author Share Posted November 26, 2004 will you sing it to me this week end ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonthaya Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 I hope it carry away my past sins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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