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Loy Krathong Sai

Loy Krathong Sai

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Opening hours: 17.00 - 24.00
 
Loy Krathong Sai The period of the full moon of the twelfth lunar month.
 
The importance of worshiping the Ganges Ask for forgiveness for dropping the waste into the water and praying for the Buddha's footprint.
 
Rituals Before the full moon of the twelfth lunar month, the villagers will prepare the following equipment.
Pha Pha Pa Nam Raft made from banana trees decorated with flowers, incense sticks, candles, colorful flags, betel betel nuts, cigarettes, snacks, fruits, and money to be eaten by poor people who can collect rag rags.
 
Krathong Sai originally was made from soft white persimmon leaves. Sew in the shape of a Krathong The krathong is made with a dream rope. and use coconut oil as fuel Currently, coconut shells are used. which requires a lot of tens of thousands of leaves There is a candle wick cast in a shell. There is a rope dreamed into a filling or can be used to pee.
 
When the time comes, Villagers in each village will organize a parade. Beautifully dressed and dancing in a procession leading the Krathong Sai to the pier on the banks of the Ping River. When they arrive together, they will have a ceremony to light incense and candles to worship the Ganga Mother, asking for forgiveness for having dumped the waste into the river. Reminiscing the spirit of praying to worship the Buddha's footprint and finally praying to float away sorrow Sin disease for himself and his family and then release the rag rag.
 
After that, the villagers of each village will draw lots. Who will release the Krathong Sai first? Which village has floated first? They will carry the equipment to the area where the Krathong will be released. Members must help each other with different hands and must work together, namely, one person prepares a coconut shell and puts the ashes in the shell and sends it to the people who set the fire. sent to the one who released the shell into the water.
 
This will require expertise in releasing coconut shells into the river at regular intervals at equal distances. Coconut shells will float along the Ping River. Shining beautifully. and if any village can float at a consistent distance, beautiful The light doesn't go out forever. which is as far as the eye can see It will be the winner for that year. and while some members release krathongs The rest will be cheerleaders. cheering, beating drums and dancing happily.
 
Loi Krathong Sai is a tradition that is unique to the people of Tak. practice for a long time It represents the unity and friendliness of the villagers in that community. 

Art, Culture and Heritage Category: Art, Culture and Heritage

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