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Loy Krathong Festival in Hua Hin
Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. “Loi” means “to float” and a “krathong” is traditionally made from a section of banana tree trunk. Modern krathongs are more often made of bread [...]
Hua Hin Today | Nov 01, 2011 | Comments 0
Cha-Am’s ‘Wats’ to Foster Traditional Thai Culture on Loy Krathong 2011
By Sorravit Every year on the full moon in November – the 12th month of the traditional Thai lunar calendar – takes place the Loy Krathong festival in which Thai people throughout the country float a sumptuously decorated lotus shaped Krathong in the river, canal for forgiveness and blessing from the water spirit. Many people [...]
Hua Hin Today | Nov 01, 2011 | Comments 0
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