1. What is the holiday?
Loy Krathong Day is one of the most
popular festivals of Thailand celebrated
annually on the Full-Moon Day of the Twelfth
Lunar Month. It takes place at a time when the
weather is fine as the rainy season is over and
there is a high water level all over the
country.
The word “Loy” means “to float”, and
“Krathong” means lotus-shaped vessel made
of banana leaves. Loy Krathong is, therefore the
floating of an illuminated leaf bowl. But
nowadays some krathongs are made of
coloured paper. A krathong usually contains a
candle, three joss sticks, some flowers and
coins.
The history of Loy Krathong Festival is
slightly obscure. First, it is to ask for apology