Highlighting Major Venues to Discover Thainess Culture of Loi Krathong Festival (13/11/2015)

Loi Krathong, one of the most vibrant and stunning festivals in , is just around the corner. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has listed seven venues from different regions of the country to discover Thainess culture of Loi Krathong Festival.

The seven venues include , , Sukhothai, Tak, Ayutthaya, Samut Songkram and Ratchaburi. Each of them has its own distinctive style of Loi Krathong celebrations.

Loi Krathong takes place on the full moon night of the 12th lunar month, which this year falls on Wednesday, 25 November. On that day, many Thais float their krathong the small floating vessels made from banana leaves down a river or pond to pay respect to the Buddha and seek forgiveness from the Goddess of Water for any misdeeds against her.

Local and international tourists are encouraged to experience Thainess culture presented through the legendary Loi Krathong Festival.

TAT Deputy Governor for Tourism Products and Business Visanu Jaroensilp said that Loi Krathong is listed among Thailands most impressive cultural events under plans to raise their profile into world events. It has been practiced in Thailand for centuries. The festival takes place during one of the best times in Thailand when there is a full moon in the sky, water in the river, and the weather is nice and cool, which is the perfect time for a lovely celebration.

In Bangkok, the is the center of the Loi Krathong celebrations. TAT in cooperation with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and several public and private agencies are preparing to stage the grand Loi Krathong event on 23-25 November 2015 at several venues along the Chao Phraya River.

At Suan Nakarapirom in Phra Nakhon district, visitors will be brought back into the charming old Thai atmosphere when people clad in traditional Thai costumes taking part in cultural activities of the Rattanakosin period with the highlight a Loi Krathong ceremony in the ancient Thai style.

Several fun-filled cultural activities dedicated to Loi Krathong will also be featured at the public park near the Rama 8 Bridge. Throughout three nights (23-25 November), there will be an illuminated boat procession to light up the River of Kings with seven illuminated boats set to run from Bangkok Bridge to Rama 8 Bridge.

Meanwhile, the River Festival 2015 will be held at seven spots along the Chao Phraya River, including four temples Arun (Temple of the Dawn), Wat Phra Chetupon ( or the Temple of the Reclining Buddha), Wat Prayurawongsawas ((Wat Prayoon), and Wat Kanlayanamit and three riverside attractions Tha Maharat, Yodpiman River Walk, and Asiatique the Riverfront.

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