In what month is the Loy Krathong festival usually held?

November
Loy Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar, thus the exact date of the festival changes every year. In the Western calendar this usually falls in the month of November.

How long has Loy Krathong been celebrated?

According to this well-known story, Loy Krathong originated in the ancient Sukhothai kingdom at some time in the 14th century. This popular local legend says that a lady called Nang Noppamas, a consort of the King of Sukhothai, made the first decorated krathong which she presented to the king as a gift.

What happened Loy Krathong?

The evening of Loy Krathong is one of the most picturesque festivals in Bangkok. It’s when people gather around lakes, rivers and canals to pay respects to the goddess of water by releasing beautiful lotus-shaped rafts, decorated with candles, incense and flowers onto the water.

Why is Loi Krathong celebrated?

Where is Loy Krathong celebrated?

The best places to go to experience the Loy Krathong Festival are Chiang Mai, Sukhothai, Bangkok, and Phuket.

Loy Krathong Festival in Bangkok. Bangkok is also a great place to celebrate Loy Krathong.
Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai.
Sukhothai: the Birthplace of Loy Krathong.
Phuket: Combine Loy Krathong with Beach Relaxation.

Is Loy Krathong a public holiday?

Loy Krathong is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.

How old is Loy Krathong?

around 800 years ago
Loy Krathong Festival, which originated in the ancient Sukhothai Kingdom around 800 years ago, is one of the biggest festivals in Thailand.

How do you make krathong with banana leaves?

5 Easy Steps to Make a Krathong

Cut or slice a banana tree trunk.
Cut banana leaves and cover your slice of banana tree with banana leaves.
Cut out many long strips of banana leaves, fold the leaves into petals, and attach them to the base.
Decorate the krathong with flowers.

When is Loy Krathong 2018?

Loy Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar, thus the exact date of the festival changes every year. In the Western calendar this usually falls in the month of November. In Chiang Mai, the festival lasts three days, and in 2018, the dates were 21–23 November.

When is Loi Krathong 2014?

Loi Krathong date in 2014: was November 6th (Yee Peng Lantern release happened earlier on October 25th at the university while the official paid one took place on November 8th!) Again, these are not confirmed dates. But these are the dates Loi Krathong based on the full moon.

When are the Yi Peng lantern festival and Loy Krathong?

Hi Tyra, I have looked at many websites online and the general consensus is that Loy Krathong (the releasing of the lotus shaped rafts onto water) is on Novemeber 22, while the Yi Peng Lantern Festival is on November 23.