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Lamphun One Hundred Thousand lanternes & Loy Krathong Festival - Thailand
Lamphun One Hundred Thousand lanternes & Loy Krathong Festival
Next dates :
- 01/10/2026 - 30/11/2026
Location: Lamphun
TAT Chiang Mai Office - Tel: 053 248 604
Information about Lamphun One Hundred Thousand lanternes & Loy Krathong Festival
What makes this festival magical are the tens of thousands of colorful traditional lanterns that are hung in the courtyard of Wat Phra That Hariphunchai temple. At night, it’s just magical!
Two days before Loy Krathong, there is a big procession which takes place around 6 p.m. And on the day of Loy Krathong, in addition to the prayers at the temple and the colorful lanterns hung, the inhabitants put their krathongs (small homemade rafts topped with a candle and 3 incense sticks) into the water in the nearby river. /p>
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The best festivals in Thailand
Thailand is rich in traditions and has many festivals, some of which are famous worldwide. Loy Krathong, sometimes called the Festival of Lights, takes place in November and was voted the second-best festival in the world. It is undoubtedly the most photogenic festival in Thailand.
Public holidays in Thailand
The main dates of the Buddhist calendar, the birthdays of the King and Queen and other days linked to the country's history are public holidays in Thailand. Banks and government offices are usually closed on those days, but transport, shops and restaurants operate normally.
