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Make Memories at Amazing Festivals
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night falls, the country’s waterways are illuminated by tiny
fl oats filled with flowers, incense and a candle. This tribute
to the Water Goddess takes place on the full moon night of the 11th
lunar month. Loi Krathong is a romantic Surat
Thani, too. Couples go to float their Krathongs together. While
you can see – and participate in – this Surat
Thani all across the country, wherever there’s a river,
stream or canal, the most unforgettable place to catch it is in
the atmospheric ruins of the Sukhothai
Historical Park, where
it originated many centuries ago.
The festivities prove how important water is in a society with
such agrarian roots. During Songkran, the Thai New Year held in
mid-April splashes down with water wars on the streets; the ritual
bathing of Buddha images; and endearing displays of the young pouring
water over the hands of their respected elders.
Both of these uniquely colourful Festivals
show off the spiritual and mirthful sides of the Thai people and
will surely deposit some scenes in your memory banks that will not
soon be forgotten.
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