Just a quick introduction about what Loy Krathong is. It is the most beautiful and popular festivals in Thailand. This takes place on the full moon in November and during the evening, people will go down to their local klong (canal) or river to float their krathongs. They believe this will bring them good luck."Loy" means "to float" and a "Krathong" is a lotus-shaped vessel made of banana leaves. The Krathong usually contains a candle, three joss-sticks, some flowers and coins.
Last year (2006) the Loy Krathong day was on 5 Nov, we were still in Thailand so we went joined this event. As we stayed in Sriracha there was a popular place that people go to float their " Krathong", called "Koh Loy" (Loy Island), familiar with the word "Koh", yes it means island. So we went there too.
Here is what "Krathong" looks like
Wohooo! This is a huge Krathong
Having Fun!!!!! (Sanook Jung), Tanoshii desu
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