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	Chiang Mai - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Loi Kratong: Held on a full-moon night in November.
		Lanna-style hot-air lanterns (khom loi) are also launched into the air.
		These are believed to help rid the locals of troubles and are also taken to decorate houses and streets.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chiang_Mai (1678 words)

	FESTIVALS
		Thai people choose the full moon night of the twelfth lunar month to hold the 'Loy Kratong' (or Loi)festival, or the 'festival of light.' Loy Kratong is one of the two most recognized festivals in the country and is probably the most picturesque and beautiful of all Thai celebrations.
		Loy Kratongs are made in all sizes and "float" on the roads as well as rivers and lakes.
		There are Loy Kratongs everywhere, some on the street for sale, being carried to tables for dispaly and finally with candles and incense buring, floating on the the river.
	www.maekok-river-village-resort.com /festivals.html (316 words)

	Loi Krathong Festival in ThailandFestivals in Thailand-Loi Krathong
		The khom loi is a small hot air balloon made of coarse translucent paper and approximately the size of a large trash bag.
		It is not too uncommon to see the khom loi go up, or down, in flames while all onlookers and launch committee laugh at their attempts.
		Loi Krathong varies, but is generally a one to three day holiday that may include parades, fairs, fireworks and parties.
	www.guidetothailand.com /thailand-travel-information/loi_krathong.htm (610 words)

	Real Loi Kratong (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Loi Kratong originated in the 15th century in the Sukothai era, then Thailand’s capital north of Bangkok.
		Partner and Office Manager Amporn Mongkun is from Pichit, a province halfway between Bangkok and Chiang Mai, i.e., the heart of Loi Kratong Country.
		Every year on the actual Loi Kratong, Amporn does it right, wearing traditional garb, singing and dancing, and casting an unreal Kratong onto the waters of a Phang Nga Hong.
	www.johngray-seacanoe.com /picview.php?page=0&category=12 (71 words)

	ÇÑ¹ÅÍÂ¡ÃÐ·§ (Loy Krathong Day) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Loy Krathong Day is one of the most popular festivals of Thailand celebrated annually on the Full-Moon Day of the Twelfth Lunar Month.
		"Loy" means "to float" and a "Krathong" is a lotus-shaped vessel made of banana leaves.
		It is therefore appropriate that this captivating event is held on the full-moon night of the twelfth lunar month amid the breathtaking ruins of this glorious ancient city.
	sunsite.au.ac.th /thailand/special_event/loykratong/index.html (469 words)

	Thailand Loi Loy Krathong Flower Festival 2005 and origin of loy krathong
		The word loi in Thai means "to float", while krathong refers to a cup most commonly made from banana leaves.
		Loy means to send adrift, and Krathong means: a little basket-like boat containing small flowers and other offerings suitable for the water spirits.
		There are those in the country who say that all the descendants of those who witnessed the first ceremony, are slaves of Phra Ruang, and that at the proper season their minds are forced to obey his wishes, and send adrift the taper-bearing floats.
	asiarecipe.com /thailoi.html (2643 words)

	Chiang Mai Travelogue, Loi Kratong
		That night, I basically wandered around the streets of Chiang Mai taking in the sights and sounds of Loi Kratong (the biggest night is on Saturday, so that is where I will describe the festivities).
		Loi Kratong is this great festival of lights and fireworks and floats and music.
		Kratong are flower shaped, dinner plate sized floats that are released into the river.
	www.trekshare.com /index.cfm?p1=48&journalid=12349 (1654 words)

	Loi Krathong
		Several Buddhists temples in Malaysia are organising the Loi Krathong Festival in Malaysia.
		Loi means to float and Krathong is a leaf cup normally made of banana leaf, which is lotus-shaped.
		The night of the full moon of the twelfth lunar month (usually in mid-November) is the time of Loi Krathong.
	www.bukitpagar.com /home/loi_krathong.asp (482 words)

	The Delphian: Adelphi University
		Every year on the full moon of the 12th lunar calendar, November 22 this year, Thais celebrate Loi Kratong - a tradition that originated hundreds of years ago in the first Thai capital, Sukhothai.
		Thais float miniature floats with candles called kratongs, handmade from banana leaves, in rivers throughout the country at midnight.
		In addition, there are fireworks, folk dancing, float pageants and a Miss Loi Kratong pageant - a lady who would represent the beauty of the woman, Nang Nopamaht, who first started this traditional festival.
	students.adelphi.edu /delphian/1999.11.17/articles/f.shtml (520 words)

	Travel Corner :: Events Calendar (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Loi Krathong Tam rathip Festival is another style so truly unique that the experience will not easily be forgotten.
		Loi Krathong, a tradition influenced by the Indian Lantern or Diwali Festival, in which floats are made in worship of the three Brahmin Gods: Bhrama,Vishun and Shiva, reflects the belief adapted to fit in with the Thai farmers’way of life depending upon the flow of water.
		Loi Krathong festival is held now to pay obeisance to the goddess of water, Phra Mae Khongkha.
	tctour.com /en/calendar.shtml (947 words)

	Loi Krathong
		Locals make their own, but you can buy one from one of the vendors who capitalize on the festival (also, magicians set up stages and food vendors pull out the goods).
		Mostly the Loi Kratong Festival is organised by a Siamese Association.
		This is because of the large number of tourists who visit this temple, especially now, which is the school holidays.
	www.malaysiasite.nl /krathongeng.htm (478 words)

	Loi Kratong Festival - Ancient Thailand Festival of Romance Phuket Thailand
		Loi Kratong Festival - Ancient Thailand Festival of Romance Phuket Thailand
		Loy Krathong has been the most romantic festival of Thailand, especially in modern times.
		Loy Krathong has traditionally been held on the full moon day of the 12
	phuketdir.com /loykrathong (466 words)

	Loy Krathong Festival in Thailand
		One of the most beautiful festivals that takes place in Thailand is the one for Loy Krathong.
		The word loy means to float, and a krathong is a banana leaf cup.
		As they push away their krathong, they ask for forgiveness in polluting the waterways and also for good luck in the coming months.
	www.learningthai.com /loy_krathong (126 words)

	Traveller Guide :: ÈÙ¹ÂìÃÇÁä¡¤ì¹Óà·ÕèÂÇ¨Ñ§ËÇÑ´àªÕÂ§ãËÁè ::>> (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Loi Krathong Festival is a very old Thai’s tradition that received from India, some of people believe that Krathong float on a river for worshiping Pra Juramanee (a pagoda it set in heaven) and another one of believer is worshiping the foot-print of the Buddha which set in Nammatan river.
		is Loi Kratong Festival in Chiang Mai, Yee Peng is Chiang Mai’s dialect mean that full moon, everybody bring Kratong float on river same as Loi Kratong Festival.
		Kom Loi has 2 kinds 1.Kom Loi (balloon)let it on a day 2.Kom Fai (fire balloon)let it on a night.believe that let it for worship Pra Juramanee as Loi Krathong Festival and chase away bad thing to go with Kom Loi.
	www.travellerguideonline.com /column4.php (334 words)

	p a s s i o n + r e a s o n: Loi Kratong, Chiang Mai
		From a city-dweller's perspective, it's much less crowded with crisp air; and from an outdoors person's view, the mountains in the backdrop is really a nice one.
		Celebrated by the rivers, this animistic tradition celebrates the goddess of the river for the use of her water and to remove bad luck.
		Families or couples make (or buy) kratongs, which are floats made from banana leaves that hold little offerings and lighted candles, and then float them down the river after saying a prayer.
	www.tshin.com /~dan/archives/2004/02/loi_kratong_chi.html (321 words)

	2005 November \| My Thailand Diary
		Loi Kratong is celebrated on the full moon night which is tonight.
		Last night I went to watch people releasing lanterns into the sky, to mark the forthcoming Loi Krathong festival. Approximately 300 lanterns or ballons were released.
		Loi Kratong Festival is on the full moon of the twelfth lunar month.
	www.mythailanddiary.com /date/2005/11/page/2 (929 words)

	Thailand Loy Krathong Festivals (Part II) - eThailand - Thailand's Leading Business Portal
		The Annual Loi Kratong Sai Festival in Tak - this year being held along the 200th-Anniversary Rattanakosin Bridge.
		The festival is another unique manner to celebrate the floats festival in Thailand, with a thousand of the candle-lit 'Kratongs' or floats are threaded in a long procession when being released on the Ping River, making them look like an endless necklace floating majestically on the river.
		Loi Krathong customs and traditions reflect local beliefs and cultural evolution and interesting regional variations can be seen.
	www.ethailand.com /index.php?id=1137 (316 words)

	Loi Gratong
		Loi Gratong festival at Khlorng Lord, Banglamphoo, Bangkok.
		Some people say the festival is in atonement to the goddess of water for having used and sometimes polluted her waters.
		Whatever the true origin of the festival, it is certainly an enchanting one and a pleasurable time is guaranteed for all.
	www.geocities.com /siamsmile365/loigratong1/loigratong1.htm (630 words)

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		So last Friday was Loi Kratong, and just like last year, a group of friends and I decided to celebrate.
		For those of you unfamiliar with Thai festivals, Loi Kratong is an ancient Thai water festival that's celebrated on the full moon night of the twelfth lunar month, which usually tends to fall sometime in November.
		I barely remember loi kratong, but what I do remember was wanting to get the boat back before it got too far so I can keep playing with it...
	www.xanga.com /item.aspx?user=BkksouL&tab=weblogs&uid=163882150 (2629 words)

	Episode 26
		Loi Kratong falls on a full moon in November.
		Small lotus-shaped baskets or boats (kratongs) made of banana leaves containing flowers, incense, candles and a coin are floated on Thai rivers, lakes and canals.
		Without realising that the two events coincided this year, I had previously agreed to attend the Miss Loi Kratong contest and take photographs of one of the contestants.
	www.nongkhai.co.uk /Episode26.htm (1770 words)

	History
		In preparation for one of their major festivals, Loi Kratong, one of the King’s servants, called Nang Noppamart, tried to think how she could make her Kratong more beautiful, in order to please the king.
		She took a flower and used it as a pattern to carve from.
		Loi Kratong is still celebrated today and Sukothai is one of the best places in Thailand to experience it.
	www.thaicarving.co.uk /html/history.html (325 words)

	joyful reunion... \| Bangkok, Thailand Travel Blog
		So the soundtrack to my time there was the god awful loi kratong song.
		Loi kratong is celebrated all over Thailand, but the biggest and best celebrations are in Chiang Mai.
		Usin sang in a trembling, low, monotone voice 'Loi, Loi, kratong, loi kratong, loi kratong' and at the time it sounded very tribal and traditional and i was looking forward to hearing it in Chiang mai.
	www.travelpod.com /travel-blog-entries/bryony/newzealand/1101829080/tpod.html (647 words)

	Pattayagay Forums - powered by XMB (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		I love Loi Kratong as it is celebrated in the various towns in Chiang Mai Province.
		The best city to be with loi kratong is for sure Sukohthai.
		all the kratongs in the pond witn on the background sukothai's historical park is a must to see.
	www.pattayagay.com /forum/viewthread.php?tid=2751 (665 words)

	Festivals in Chiang Mai, Thailand 2 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Loi Kratong, which is also known as Yi Peng in the north, is the most colorful festival of the year.
		Older folks may say that it is to show gratitude to the Goddess of the River - Mae Khong Kha - for use of the water.
		For thethree nights of the festival people release small floats - Kratong - made of disks cut from the banana tree stem and banana leafs, with offerings that include incense, flowers, candles and money into the rivers and lakes.
	www.chiangmai1.com /chiang_mai/festivals_2.shtml (340 words)

	Thailand Forum > Govt Launches Crackdown Against Fireworks
		The ministry will work closely with the Ministries of Interior, Public Health, Defence and Labour to produce a unified set of criteria to be used in granting licenses to fireworks manufacturers and traders.
		The five ministers involved will sign a declaration as soon as possible in order that it can be enforced before the Loy Krathong festival at the end of this month.
		This fireworks ban for Loy Krathong is particularly tedious because the same song-and-dance is trotted out every November.
	www.thaivisa.com /forum/lofiversion/index.php?t20446.html (1472 words)

	Chiang Mai (Northern Thailand) Tourist Guide
		But when it comes to popularity, both with the local celebrants and the Thai and foreign visitors to the North, the Loi Kratong Festival (Fri, 26th November), is up there with the best of them.
		All the same, the amount of time, effort and money devoted by just about everyone to making the Chiang Mai Loi Krathong parades as outstanding as they are is quite phenomenal, and it's hard to imagine anywhere else putting on a show that's comparable.
		Well, the author saw his first Loi Krathong parade some time during the Sixties, and very tranquil it was in those days, the occasion altogether less tourist-hyped and low key, and with far fewer activities other than the big parade.
	www.chiangmai-online.com /cmtg/11-2004/feature1.html (1696 words)

	Webshots Community - Guestbook for Loi Kratong 2004, Pattaya (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		First, the kratongs are of such perplexing variety and so diificult to create.
		Next, the result of every kratong is perfect, the shapes and colours match always!
		The kratongs are beautiful and the whole festival seems to be a great deal of fun.
	daily.webshots.com /guestbook?albumID=293109035 (164 words)

	TREASURE TOURS - Travel Thailand Free With Imports
		Two of which are likely to be recognized by all are Songkran and Loi Kratong.
		In Bangkok the celebration may last one or two days, but in the villages, particularly in the North, the splashing of water may go on for a week.
		The birth, enlightenment and Nirvana of the Buddha are celebrated on Visakha Bucha Day, the full moon day in April - May.
	www.treasuretours.com /html/festival.html (505 words)

	Scott Robertson's Photos of Loi Krathong Festival, Chiang Mai, Thailand
		On the full moon of the 12th lunar month (the first full moon of November), Thai revelers set afloat (Loi means to float) little lotus-shaped boats, or Krathong, made from banana leaves and flowers.
		They place candles, incense sticks and a coin on the Krathong and float them in lakes, rivers and canals all across the country, wishing for good fortune in the coming year.
		In Chiang Mai, where the festival is also known as Yi Peng, celebrants purchase candle-powered, hot-air balloons made from paper and wire which they launch into the night sky dangling long tails of firecrackers.
	www.slrobertson.com /thailand-loi-krathong.htm (220 words)

	Welcome to National Radio
		In our quest for Italian food in Chiang Mai led us on a path to the La Gondola restaurant on the Ping river where we safely celebrated Loi Kratong.
		Beauty was on the menu at the Loi Kratong Festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand and proved to be one on the events highlights.
		At the La Gondola restaurant on the banks of Ping river we watched foreigners joining in the festivities by purchasing and trying to launch hot air lanterns.
	www.nationalradio.com /ttCTDec03.shtml (1281 words)

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