Loy Krathong is one of the most important festivals in Thailand, which takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar (usually in November). The festival is celebrated all over Thailand, but it is especially popular in Chiang Mai, Sukhothai, and Ayutthaya.
During the festival, people make krathongs, which are small lotus-shaped baskets made of banana leaves, and float them on rivers, canals, and lakes. The krathongs are decorated with flowers, incense, and candles, and sometimes contain a small offering of food or money.
The tradition of floating krathongs is believed to have originated in the 13th century, during the reign of King Ramkhamhaeng of Sukhothai. According to legend, a beautiful woman named Nang Noppamas, who was a consort of the king, created the first krathong as an offering to the water goddess Mae Khongkha, and the tradition has been passed down ever since.
Loy Krathong is a time for people to show respect and gratitude to the water goddess, and to ask for forgiveness for any harm they may have caused to the environment. It is also a time to make wishes for the coming year, and to celebrate the beauty and abundance of nature.
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