Loy Krathong

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Loy Krathong is celebrated in Thailand

Loy Krothong means Festival of Light

• Celebrated on the full moon night of the twelfth lunar month, usually in November.

• It probably originated in India as a Hindu festival.

• It is a thanksgiving to the goddess of water ‘Phra Mae Kongka’ for the water that provides the livelihood of the people.

http://www.thailand.com/travel/festival/festivals_loykratong.htm

Loy Krathong

• People make wishes and look toward the future.

• They float flower and leaf boats called Krathongs down the river.

• There are parades, dancing, and beauty pageants.

http://www.loynava.com/loykrathong-bangkok.html

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