Loy Kranthong (Loi Kratong)
Loy Krathong (or Loi Kratong) is a festival celebrated every year through out Thailand. Each year the date of the festival moves to coniside with the full month in November. 2007 full moon fell on 24th November. People from all over thailand travel to either rivers or the sea to float a raft. The rafts are made of biodegradble material. banana tree trunk sliced horizontaly or specially made bread is used for the body of the raft and then it is decorated with banana leaves, flowers candles and incense sticks. Some Thai people place cutting of thier hair of finger nails on the raft as they set it to sail. The idea is to let go of grudges, anger and bad feelings. The floating of the rafts helps remove bad luck and replace it with new happier good luck.
Loy Krathong Pattaya 2007
Pattaya arranges a complete evening event for the festival. The main event being held at Bali Hai Pier. A large stage is erected and live music from local Thai bands starts the evening. The walk ways are filled with street vendors selling Loy Kranthongs in many shapes sizes and colours. Some even look good enough to eat. Other street vendors sell clothing, food, drinks and Thai jewelry. Seating areas are set up for you to enjoy the evening and a cool drink supplied by one of the many vendors.
The Mayor address the crowd which is in the 1000's and the fire work display begins.
The festival doesn't stop at Bali Hai pier, the over spill runs along the whole length of walking street. With many stalls, vendors and outside seating. The whole evening is a credit to Pattaya and its people. A well organised event which any tourist resort would be proud to hold.
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