After the Chiang Mai Yee Peng (Loi Krathong) Festival announced the event schedule in previous years, the opening ceremony was held at the Three Kings Monument Square, followed by a three-day static activity of worshipping the Buddha. This article will introduce the landscape beyond the candlelight in the square. , I will also share another arrangement for the Loy Krathong Festival in Wat Chedlin, allowing you to feel the unique romantic atmosphere of the Loy Krathong Festival.
2016 Chiang Mai Loy Krathong Official Schedule Released
This is the time of the national funeral in Thailand in memory of the death of the King of Thailand. Thailand entered the national funeral for one year. Government officials wore black clothes and stopped entertainment activities for 30 days. The annual Loy Krathong festival was originally cancelled, and most of the traditions were officially announced. , Religious and cultural activities, including conference incentive tours and weddings, etc. will be held as usual, but some of the content of the celebration will be adjusted to show respect, or the theme of the activity will be dedicated to the memory of the Thai emperor.
This year's Chiang Mai Loy Krathong event schedule is officially announced as follows. The more static activities are reserved. The Miss Chiang Mai Miss Lanna pageant and float parade are cancelled. Readers who plan to travel to Chiang Mai at this time are recommended to pay attention to this event schedule. , So as not to be empty.
Three Kings Monument Square (Three Kings Monument) light candles and blessings.
When visiting Chiang Mai, it is customary to use motorcycles to travel through, which is convenient for sprinting the main activities of the Loi Krathong Festival. The Three Kings Monument Square is located in the ancient city, about 800 meters away from Tha Pae Gate. Motorbikes can be parked around the square.Various colorful lights are hung here, the floor is covered with candles, and it is also decorated with colorful cloth. Tourists, friends and families on the spot come here to enjoy a cool breezy Ningxin night.
Oil candles are sold on one side of the square. I light the hope in my hand and put it aside. I sincerely look at the Buddha in front of me, and pray for the health of relatives and friends in the coming year.
▲ The arrangement of the Loy Krathong Festival will continue until after the New Year.
▲ Each candlelight carries the expectations of the ignitor.
▲ Sit in it and close your eyes, and feel the different festive atmosphere.
▲ If you want to see more of the Loy Krathong Festival, the Three Kings Monument Square is worth visiting.
In the same scene: the arrangement of the water lantern festival in Wat Jetlin (Wat Jetlin / Wat Chedlin).
After the visit to the monument, you can ride on Phrapokklao Road. There are several small Buddhist temples near the South Gate in the ancient city of Chiang Mai. Wat Chedlin is one of them.The pagodas and Buddha statues in the courtyard are grand with the lanterns and candlelights of the Loi Krathong Festival, and there is a small bamboo woven bridge leading to the monks’ accommodation. Usually, you can see lotus leaves on the puddle during the day and colorful shadows at night. Tourists are not as lively as Wat Phantao, but for those of us who like quiet, it is a good place to stroll around in peace.
▲ In the evening, slowly light up one candle after another.
▲ This year's Loi Krathong Festival may be less joyful and more solemn and solemn, but it is still worth visiting for tourists.
◎ Three Kings Monument Square (Three Kings Monument)
– Address: Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai, Thailand
– Tel: +66 96 551 7294
◎ Wat Jetlin (Wat Jetlin / Wat Chedlin)
– Address: Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai, Thailand
