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Friday, February 10, 2012

The Blissful Loy Krathong Festival in Thailand

Thailand is a titan of ultra-modern ambience, an epicentre of gleaming shopping centres and a hub of jovial festivals interwoven with devoted Buddhism. Ranked as one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, Thailand offers wondrous sites and sounds that create memories for a lifetime. Thailand hosts many aboriginal unique festivals that are well known to tourists. This nation is not only the land of smiles but also a land of many festivals! Throughout the year travellers may find an array of celebrations, traditional festivals and events that are celebrated all over Thailand.


Loy Krathong “The Festival of Lights”

Loy Krathong is one of the most admired and romantic of Thailand's traditional festivals. The festival is held on the night of the 12th full moon, which lands some time in November. The festival is celebrated in honour of the goddess of rivers, Mae Kong Kha. Loy Krathong festival is celebrated throughout Thailand and the waterways around the country sparkle with candle lights during the period. Loy Krathong is a big night for lovers and is celebrated by countless enthusiastic locals and tourists. Couples seek blessings on this day to enjoy enduring love. This grand festival certainly is a blissful event for couples contemplating luxury holidays to Thailand

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