As the fireworks and firecrackers are going on non-stop for the third day running, and the city is celebrating with the biggest and most colourful parade of the loy krathong festivities, I am at home listening from a safe distance. I feel full, saturated... ...full story at Thai Blogs
from Thai Blogs on Tue, Nov 03 2009
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Loi Krathong Festival 2008 Chiang Mai Thailand »
YouTube video Loi Krathong is traditionally performed on the full moon night of the twelfth lunar month, which usually falls on some day in November. In 2008, the Loi Krathong full moon falls on November 12, however many festivities will happen beginning November 08... |
| 16 Nov 09 |
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Loy Krathong Sai » Thai Blogs This year I have been to several Loy Krathong Festivals. The first was Loy Krathong Jay which was held back in October during the Vegetarian Festival. Then the normal Loy Krathong during the full moon of November. Then, this weekend I went to Loy Krathong... |
| 24 Oct 09 |
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Loy Krathong in October » Thai Blogs Everyone knows about Loy Krathong that happens on the full moon in November. However, not many people know that we have another Loy Krathong in October. The phrase "loy krathong" means to float a bowl shaped container. It is not a festival like Christmas... |
| 01 Nov 09 |
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Loy krathong - thoughts on the day of the lantern parade » Thai Blogs I moved to Chiang Mai the day before loy krathong four years ago - I always think of this holiday as my anniversary. Chiang Mai is famous for going way over the top with parades and holidays, loy krathong probably being second only to the week-long... |
| 04 Oct 08 |
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Loy Krathong Jay » Thai Blogs Quite a few people, Thais included, didn't believe me when I said that I was going down to the city hall in Samut Prakan to take pictures of the Loy Krathong ceremony. "But, Loy Krathong isn't until next month!", they said. "Are you crazy?" The phrase... |
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11 dead as accidents mar Loy Krathong » Bangkok Post (Bangkok Post) - Eleven people were killed and many were injured during Loy Krathong as the festival was marred by accidents with firecrackers, brawls and road deaths. |
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