Loy Krathong is a very important Festival in Thailand. It is held on the November Full Moon…and in some places the October and December Full Moon as well.
Some of you reading this know that I used to participate in Goddess Full Moon Celebrations in both Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
I was fortunate enough to be in Bangkok for the November Full Moon ... look closely and you may see the full moon in the right upper corner of the photo as well as a few dim orbs... the the happy spirits were out in full force.
On the December, Full Moon and Winter Solstice, I also floated another Krathong in the small pond behind my house with prayers for all of you...may you have health, happiness and joy filled days in 2011.
Marcia, the Wisconsinite I met in Lao was also in Bangkok so we went to the river for the giant celebration.
Along with thousands of Thai’s we ceremoniously floated our flowers and candles, took a boat ride, saw the spectacular Fireworks and had a great time.
The special song that they sing on Loy Krathong translates roughly to:
"November Full Moon shines.
Loi, loi, Krathong.
The waters high in the river and local klong (canal).
Everyone is here and full of cheer.
We’re together at the river, each one with his krathong.
As we push away we pray, We can see a better day.”
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