Loy Kratong Yee Peng Schedule Released

by CityNews

 

 

CityNews – The full schedule for the official Yee Peng festival hosted by the Chiang Mai Municipality has been released.

 

November 6th

5pm – 6.30pm: Press conference at the Chiang Mai City Arts and Culture Centre

 

November 12th 

6pm: Lighting of candles at Three Kings Monument

7pm – 11pm: Lighting candles around the city

7pm – 11pm: Lighting of candles in honor of the Lord Buddha at Three Kings Monument

 

November 12th – 18th

7pm – Midnight: Lantern Decoration for Yee Peng Festival

7pm – midnight: Floating Krathong Contest around city moat

 

November 13th 

9am – 10pm: Tang Tham Luang ceremony and candle tray decoration to worship at the Pagoda of Lok Mo Lee Temple

6.30pm – 7pm: Opening Ceremony of the 2016 Yee Peng Festival at Tha Pae Gate

 

Full schedule: http://www.chiangmaicitylife.com/news/loy-kratong-yee-peng-schedule-released/

 

-- © Copyright Chiang City News 2016-11-01

 

I thought Loy Kratong was cancelled in respect for the passing of His Royal Highness?

I was under the impression that it would go ahead but without all the fireworks and floating lanterns.

 

Looks like the fire works and balloon has been cancelled, but the floating loi krathongs, which is a quiet process, is now allowed.

1 hour ago, dictater said:

I thought Loy Kratong was cancelled in respect for the passing of His Royal Highness?

Lost of both domestic and foreign tourist revenue may have changed a few minds.

Does anybody know about the monkey feast - elephant round up or lotus throwing events? What's happening with them. How can I find out?