Loy Krathong Tradition is a ceremony to honor the
Goddess of the river. In Thailand, it is annually held on
full moon day in November. Krathongs are small vessels
or cups often made of cut banana stems, leaf and contain
flowers, candles and joss sticks. They are released in the
rivers and left to float downstream. Upon releasing the
Krathongs, people ask for forgiveness to the Goddess of
the river for polluting her. It is one of the religious customs
in Thailand. During this period, at the end of the rain season,
most areas around rivers and canals are flooded. This occurrence
sparked an old Thai saying; in the 11th lunar month there
is flooding and in the 12th lunar month the (stagnant) flood
waters are retreating. This period is a time for rejoicing
as the weather is changing for the better. The rain
season is more or less over and the winter or cool
season is beginning. The moon is also at
its brightest this time of the year.
At present, Loy Krathong Tradition
is a major celebration in Thailand.
Loy Krathong Tradition
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Loy Krathong