The Loy Krathong Festival, Thailand.

Do you know about The Loy Krathong Festival, if not, read on and you will be amazed to see how this festival is celebrated all over Thailand.

The Loy Krathong Festival or Festival of Light, takes place annually all over Thailand during the 12th full month in the traditional Thai calendar. The main part of the Festival entails the construction of a krathong, a cross between a tray and a raft constructed from trunk of banana trees, which contains a flower, a candle and three incense sticks designed to float down a river or canal.

You make a wish as you light the candle and set the krathong afloat. if the candle keeps burning until the krathong is out of sight, your wish will come true. The Festival basically intends to honor the Water Goddess.  In this festival, there are also beauty contest and firework displays which are worth watching.

This year, it is around the month of November between 11 and 13.  So, book your vacation tour now to enjoy this festival in Thailand.