One of the most beautiful things have ever seen, the festival of Loi Krathong. A brief history- Loi Krathong is a festival in which the Thai's give thanks the the river for letting them use it and giving them life. Also it is a day to let go of one's grudges and have a fresh new start. To symbolize this people float rafts (Krathongs) down the river. They are made of parts of the banana tree trunks and are usually decorated with flowers and then have a candle on them. The site of all these Krathongs floating along the river is amazing. Oh ya and did I mention it is celebrated on the full moon in November, so the full moon is big and bright and then the river is lit up with the rafts. The rafts symbolize letting your problems float away, pretty cool huh?
I watched the festival from three different locations. The first was an hour north of me where the biggest festival of Central Thailand is held. Then I traveled to a temple (wat) on the river in my city Pethchaburi, here I let my krathong with all my problems float down the river :).
I watched the festival from three different locations. The first was an hour north of me where the biggest festival of Central Thailand is held. Then I traveled to a temple (wat) on the river in my city Pethchaburi, here I let my krathong with all my problems float down the river :).
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HI lizzy, your are too cute!!!!!!! we Are all here at lunch, enjoying reading about all your adventures!! Keep writing so we can keep reading about your new and exciting experiences. WE MISS YOU!!!!!!!!
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