Loi Krathong

Opening days: Daily

Opening hours: 08.00 - 21.00

 

Loi Krathong Period of the 15th waxing moon of the 12th month of every year.

 

Significance There is historical and archaeological evidence that The Loi Krathong tradition originated in Sukhothai 700 years ago. The first stone inscription states that Sukhothai has four entrances to the royal gate. There will be people scrambling to see him burn candles and play with fire. This Sukhothai city is famous for being broken.

 

This tradition continued to be carried on until the Ayutthaya and Rattanakosin eras until 1977, Sukhothai Province cooperated with the Department of Fine Arts and Tourism. Therefore, the Loi Krathong tradition was restored. It's called Loi Krathong, burning candles, playing with fire. until becoming famous and receiving high attention from both Thais and foreigners.

 

Activities: Loi Krathong Festival There are many different activities, including

- The invention of the Krathong, Phanom Bia, Phanom Mak, Phanom Dokmai, and hanging lanterns.

 

- Decoration of lanterns in the stupa Hundreds of thousands of ancient sites and taphangs (pools).

 

- Arranging processions of various districts and playing folk games.

 

- Fireworks and fireworks.

 

- Loi Krathong to pay homage to the Buddha's Footprint at Nam Thanthi River Beach and to express gratitude for the various sources of water, including asking for forgiveness for any actions that cause such water sources to be unclean, which gratitude and apologies hold It is one of the beautiful cultures of Thailand.