Nation celebrates Loy Krathong quietly

 

 

BANGKOK: -- The whole nation celebrated the Loy Krathong festival last night quietly with no entertainment activities but lighting candles in remembrance of the passing of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

 

As the Loy Krathong celebration coincided with the Super Moon phenomenon, Loy Krathong celebrants then took the opportunity to watch the event as they floated the Krathong on the water.

 

In Chiang Mai, the Loy Krathong or locally known as the Yi Peng, local authorities have canceled all entertainment activities this year to honour the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol.

 

But celebrants flocked to the banks of the Ping River to float their kratongs since early  evening.

 

Krathong floats mostly made from banana leaves and decorated with fresh flowers and incense sticks were floated into the river to ask for forgiveness from the River Godness or Phra Mae Kong Ka.

 

They floated the Kratongs in remembrance of His late Majesty King Bhumibol.

 

Apart from celebrating the Loy Kratong festival, they sat along the banks of the Ping River to witness the Supermoon, another long awaited activity, as the spot provided the best view of the phenomenon.

 

The moon shone brighter than usual last night despite the disruptions from the city lights.

 

In Mukdahan, a number of Thai and Lao people flocked to the Pu Phaya Nak Shrine under the Second Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge to float their krathongs.

 

In order to allow the public to celebrate Loy Krathong Day while also preserving the environment, the shrine this year offered them lotus flowers for use as krathong floats since the flowers could easily decompose.

Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/nation-celebrates-loy-krathong-quietly/

 

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Yes, the area where I hang out was quieter than usual. No techno music blasting out, no fireworks, but the traffic was as always gridlocked. Still, an enjoyable evening out of the house and meet the neighborhood. My son enjoyed himself, he bought a flashing neon light saber toy and a Chinese lantern.

Quiet!!  Sorry for us in Mae Jo not quiet at all.  Sat here writing this to the sounds of loud music coming from 5kms away.  Wish it was quiet.