After finishing the water lanterns and parade activities last night, we are about to head to Lampang. Before we set off, we will arrive at the pavilion of the parade that night. Here we gather the royal lanterns and the best contestants from last night.It turns out that the water lantern is not just let it flow down the Meibin River, but it will be salvaged and displayed for the public to watch.In addition, I have also sorted out the origin of the Loi Krathong in Thailand, so that everyone can appreciate the beautiful handmade water lanterns and understand the reason for the celebration.
The weather in Dafu in the early morning was very good. In addition, it has not been overdeveloped. The terrain is slightly higher so that the sky is always blue, and the good air will make the photos taken back quiet and bright.So although the hotel where you stay is not ideal, this point is explained by the tour guide, because Tak Province is not a city that tourists often visit. The hotel where you live is Vieng Tak Hotel, which is located in the urban area and very close to the parade area, which is a very high level in the local area. , This part also allows us to understand.If you have friends who are really interested in visiting Dafu, this hotel is clean and provides wireless internet service, which is worth considering. (In other words, this night was also the moment when I finally fell asleep. A few days ago, I was thinking about it because I was sleeping alone, and I didn't fall asleep until five or six o'clock! I finally fell asleep when I was too tired.)
The lanterns salvaged last night have been lined up by the workers, and the people will take pictures and enjoy them. Let’s talk about the lanterns of the participating teams first!The materials made of several masterpieces, as mentioned before, are all made of natural flowers and plants, including banana leaves, love flowers, flamingo (I saw the red part on the spot is very similar to the red leaf of flamingo), etc., and place them Various seasonal fruits, such as desserts, fruits, garlic chili, and rice, I guess they are not only used as offerings, but also to pray for a good harvest of the five grains, or good omens such as good weather.
The tour guide Xiao Chen said that there will be a parade of children this morning, and then Dafu is about to end the 2011 Loi Krathong Festival. Although I could not go to the scene to see the children's parade, but there are children wearing Lanna costumes and come to the scene~ But my mother enthusiastically agreed to let me take pictures for my sister, but when she came back to sort out the photos, she found her expression was terrified @@, I think I should use a portable camera next time to take pictures, but I don’t know if it’s me. Terrible?Let the kids look so solemn!
▲ This bridge is the way for the staff to transport the water lanterns to the stage the night before.
▲ This year marks the 84th birthday of the King of Thailand.
▲ Offerings.
▲ The water lantern work I visited before, this is the finished product.
▲ There are more vivid dragons.
▲ Delicate hand-knitting.
▲ Of course, there are cute little girls in the mirror together. (She is really frightened ＠＠)
Supplement the origin of "Lai Lantern Festival" and sort out the following information for your reference.
Long ago, there was a local girl named "Nupama" in Sukhothai. Although she was a beautiful girl, she was frail and sick since she was a child. Because of this, Nopama was always troubled, until one day she walked to the Bodhi tree. Next, I was still thinking of my own sickness, and suddenly, the Buddha Shakyamuni came floating.She hurriedly knelt down to worship the Buddha, and asked the Buddha to help her get rid of the disease.The Buddha told her that as long as she remembers to cut off her broken nails and a bunch of hair on the night of the full moon in December in the Buddhist calendar, put them in the lotus lamp holder, burn incense, light candles, and put them in the river. You can get rid of the disease for yourself.Nopama later followed the Buddha's words to do it, and if it was true, the patient recovered.
Later, Nopama was selected to enter the palace as a concubine. In order to thank the Buddha for his gift, every night of December XNUMXth, she would make a lotus base with banana leaves, put candles in it, and put it in the river. Use this method to show respect to Buddha Shakyamuni.Later, because the king learned of the reason, he decided to put water lanterns in the river on the night of December XNUMX every year to pray for the Buddha to bless the grain harvest and all the best in the territory, and set this day as the Loy Krathong Festival in Thailand.
Another legend is that about two thousand years ago, when the Buddha Shakyamuni was practicing under the Bodhi tree, a young girl brought a plate of food to be enshrined in a gold plate.At that time, the Buddha secretly made a wish: "If you can achieve Buddhahood, put the golden plate in the river and you can float on the water." The girl took the golden plate and put it into the river. As expected, she floated steadily, so Shi Yingmou Ni has the right way.The above text is reproduced from "Wikipedia'
I personally like the first legend, and the tour guide also told us that we can put our nails and some hair in the water lamp to pray for the safety and security of the coming year, which is more in line with the continuity of the first legend.The large and small beautiful water lanterns in Dafu are still different from legends. The small water lanterns are made of coconut shells, and they are full of ornaments crafted by masters. There are peacocks and some The weaving of patterns and gold carvings all show the importance of Loy Krathong in the hearts of the people. It is probably the same as our Lunar New Year. It is a celebration full of joy and joy, and a happy day to get together with friends and family. .
▲ I still like the peacock-shaped water lanterns.
▲ There are 10 water lanterns given by the royal family.
▲ They are all in gorgeous white and gold carving styles, and are decorated with gold lacquer.
▲ I like the blue one. This one is a water lantern bestowed by the Queen of Thailand.
▲ Standing in line, these are the royal water lanterns displayed on site. Teresa was also used as a scale to let everyone know the size ratio. XD
After visiting the water lantern, we are about to head to Lampang ~ this beautiful sky starts the next journey.
☆ Finally, I have finished the writing of the Dafu Loy Krathong trilogy. If everyone thinks it is not bad, give me a thumbs up~ I will be very happy!Thank you all! (Seeing that I finally took this photo to be a stalker XD)
☆ Further reading
Thailand•Takfu│The second part of the Loy Krathong Trilogy-Parade and water lanterns.
