Loy Krathong Festival in Chiang Mai 2009

Loy Krathong Festival in Chiang Mai 2009 Tube. Duration : 5.70 Mins.

The world famous Loy Krathong Festival in Thailand this year took place between 1st & 3rd of November 2009 with the main day being the Full Moon night of November 2nd! The Loy Krathong festival always takes place on the first full-moon night of the twelfth lunar month. The custom of placing hand-made floats decorated with flowers and candles on waterways is believed to go back over 700 years to the Sukhothai Historical Period ,which was the formulative period for what became Siam & today is modern day Thailand. The word Loy means to float and Krathong is a small vessel made from banana leaves which can float on water. A candle is placed in the krathong, along with incense sticks and small coins. A wish is then made and the krathong is sent floating down the river. This act is seen as a symbolic gesture of gratitude to the Mother River the source of water without which we could not survive. Thai belief is that floating the beautiful Krathong away also refers to sending away misfortune and bad things from the past and asking for good luck & fortune in the future. In Northern Thailand the Loy Krathong festival which is also known as Yee Peng is particularly spectacular & is celebrated for two nights under the full moon. The celebrations in & around Chiang Mai include the release of thousands of Khom Loys (paper hot air floating lanterns) into the night sky all over the city, this really is a not to be missed event and is the feature of the video above. There is also a ...

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Northern Thailand - Chiang Mai

Northern Thailand - Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai was founded by King Mengrai and is situated in Northern Thailand. The city still has a moat and a wall nearby it which was built by the Lannathai kingdom to protect it from the invading Burmese armies who used to enduringly raid the city.

If you are planning a visit to Northern Thailand, then make sure you have Chiang Mai in your agenda. The best time to visit Chiang Mai is from November to March. This is the time when the weather in Chiang Mai is cool and you will be able to enjoy the city and its beauty. You can also plan a visit while June, July and August. These months, though hot, will not make a dent in your finances as most hotels, restaurants and other places of traveler interests do not charge too much. Try not to go to Chiang Mai in April and May as these two months are the hottest time of the year.

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No holiday in Thailand is unblemished without visits to its Buddhist temples. Chiang Mai is no different. It has many Buddhist temples to select from. You can admire the marvel of excellent Thai architecture at Wat Phra Singh or you can visit Wat Suan Dok, the 14th century temple which is the site of foremost monastic universities.

Chiang Mai has many hot springs and you can relax and rejuvenate yourself with a mineral bath or a former Thai massage. You can also taste the local cuisine at the innumerous bars and cafes along the streets of Chiang Mai. Of course, no holiday to Thailand would be unblemished without an captivating night out. Chiang Mai has a lot to offer in terms of nightlife.

Northern Thailand - Chiang Mai