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Loy Krathong is a Thai festival that translates to "to float a basket" or "to float a ritual vessel or lamp".
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The festival is celebrated by releasing decorated baskets, or krathongs, onto rivers, lakes, and canals.
Here's some more information about Loy Krathong:
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Origin
The festival's origins can be traced back to India and the Sukhothai period. It's adapted from Hindu rituals and is a symbol of gratitude.
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Meaning
The word loy means "to float" and krathong refers to a "basket, vessel, or boat".
Origin
The festival's origins can be traced back to India and the Sukhothai period. It's adapted from Hindu rituals and is a symbol of gratitude.
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Celebrations
During the festival, people gather to release decorated krathongs on the water. The krathongs are often made of banana leaves and shaped like a lotus blossom or small boat. They are decorated with candles, incense, flowers, and sometimes money or other sacrifices.
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When it's celebrated
The festival takes place on the evening of the full moon in the 12th month of the Thai lunar calendar, which usually falls in November on the Western calendar.
Other names
Outside of Thailand, the festival is known by different names, including:
Tazaungdaing festival: In Myanmar
Il Full Moon Poya: In Sri Lanka
Lantern Festival: In China
Bon Om Touk: In Cambodia
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