Loi Krathong is celebrated all over Thailand. It takes place on the full moon of November.
Loi = float.
Krathong = the name of the thing you float. The tradition is a combination of paying respect to the waters (on which you float your krathong) and cleansing yourself of your sins and such or making a wish. It was such a great experience to be with the locals and some farangs (foreigners) on this magical night that was accompanied by a torrential downpour, that still seems like a dream.
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| A family lights their krathongs. |
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| Come on, baby, light my krathong! |
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| Meet Roslyn from AUS. Fellow volunteer. We laugh until we cry. <3 |
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| Girl in the water. |
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| Mine went out quick and my wish was sooo good and not about me! Sad. |
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| Unfortunately, the rain extinguished the candles quickly. |
This is magic :)
ReplyDeletegreat photos dasha!
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful tradition!
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