After surviving last 11 nites in Inida, I probably need to find a paradise so I arrived in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Chiang Mai, unlike other resort towns in thailand, has no beach but is surrounding by mountains in the Northern part of Thailand. Originally i was visiting this city with my friend Sandy after she realzied that today is one of the largest festival of the year (Loi Krathong = Floating Lantern Festival). However, after bailing out from the trip to Dubai and India, Sandy bailed out AGAIN!. However, her choice of the date and city was excellent. If not because of her, i wouldnt be in Chiang Mai for Loi Krathong. it was simply amazing!
"Loi Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November."Loi" means "to float" and a "krathong" is traditionally made from a section of banana tree trunk. During the night of the full moon, Thais will float their krathong on a river, canal or a pond lake. The festival is believed to originate in an ancient practice of paying respect to the spirit of the waters. Today it is simply a time to have fun."
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| My Flying Lantern |
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| Flying lantern with random, drunk aussie tourists! |
