The difference between loi krathong and Lantern Festival in Thailand.

We know that there is loi krathong in Thailand, but when we searched, we found that there is also a lantern festival for ten thousand people. Are these two festivals? It's almost the same how you look at the photo scene. What's the difference between these two? Next, Bian Xiao will show you about these two festivals!

What's the difference between loi krathong and Lantern Festival? Location difference:

Loi krathong is a national festival, and the purpose of putting water lanterns is to offer sacrifices to the river gods and pray for good weather and safety in the coming year.

Lantern Festival is a regional festival in northern Thailand. But in fact, lanterns will be put in other places in Thailand during my stay in loi krathong, but the most shocking "Lantern for 10,000 People" activity is only in Chiang Mai.

Time difference:

Loi krathong refers to the second day of the full moon, and Lantern Festival refers to the day of the second full moon in the Thai calendar.

But in Chiang Mai, the two festivals are almost at the same time, which makes Chiang Mai the best experience destination.

Location difference:

Loi krathong is mainly a free venue, and water lights need to be purchased by themselves.

There are free venues and toll booths in the Lantern Festival, and the toll booth of "10,000 people lighting" is very shocking.

Activity introduction ||| Water lamp blessing

Loi krathong was held in Thailand when the river was high and the bright moon was in the sky. During that period, men, women and children from all over Thailand gathered in river ports and lakes at night to make water lanterns and put them into the river, thanking the water gods for giving them water, and pinning their good wishes on the water lanterns and drifting away.

No matter whether it is a city or a town, as long as there is water, water lights float and stars twinkle bit by bit, reflecting the happy shadow of people on the shore. The scene is really beautiful.

Location: The moat near Teppe Gate, near Navarra Bridge in Mae Ping River (relatively more).

Tips: Be careful not to pick up the water lamp that others put into the water. This is very impolite behavior.

|||| Ten thousand sky lanterns

Ten thousand people put on lanterns, which can be said to be the finale of Thai sausage. Although this is a unique festival in northern Thailand, lanterns are actually placed in other places, but the "Lantern Festival for 10,000 People" organized by the government is only in Chiang Mai.

Monks sit on the stage, perform chanting ceremony, and then go around the field. Remember to be solemn at this time. After that, the sky lantern was put on. When 10,000 sky lanterns were launched together, the lights all over the sky swayed with the wind, and the starry sky was as bright as the Milky Way. The scene is spectacular and shocking.

When the atmosphere reaches the highest point, there will be fireworks all over the sky, and no one who has been to the scene is not infected. The dazzling fire, the sound of fireworks blooming overhead, and the kissing of lovers around you will definitely touch the softest place in your heart.

Couples will also choose to confess or propose to their sweetheart when the sky lanterns are flying, and pray that love will be protected by God. You can also try, I believe no girl can refuse such a romantic offensive ~

Tips:

1. Participants must be at least 12 years old.

There will be many vendors selling sky lanterns in the street, but remember that you can't bring your own sky lanterns in free venues. After admission, you must buy the organizer's sky lanterns. Different sizes correspond to different prices. It is recommended to buy two, because there will be two opportunities to turn on the lights during the whole journey.

|||| Temple lighting

The lighting time of this temple is165438+1October 3rd and 4th, which is located in the ancient city of Tao Pan. Besides, you can also watch the lighting activities of the Blue Temple, but the lighting of the ancient city Tao Pan Temple is the most beautiful.

Monks sit in front of the Buddha in the bamboo forest, candles and lanterns are lit on the sand in the forest, surrounded by water, and the reflection is faint. Listen to the monks chanting Buddha and pray for relatives and friends in this ancient ceremony.

|||| Float Parade

The float parade is also a very exciting part of the Lantern Festival. All districts and counties in Chiang Mai will make their own floats to participate in the parade, with a grand lineup. Gorgeous floats are decorated with flowers, and floats with different themes show the cultures of all parts of Thailand.

There are thousands of beautiful men and women on the float, which is very eye-catching The parade sang and danced all the way, welcoming tourists from all over the world with the warmest smiles.

Time: last day of loi krathong, starting at around 18:00 in the evening.

Location: Tapagate near the tape door

Tip: The float parade starts from Tapemen Square in Chiang Mai. There will be many people on the road, and cars can't get in. Suggest walking.

This loi krathong in Thailand is not only a romantic and grand festival, but also a festival representing people's good wishes. This grand festival gives people a quiet power!