Loy Krathong - Float Your Self-made Banana Boat
Loy Krathong: The Festival of Lights, Love, and (Occasionally) Fire Hazards Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round because we're about to dive into one of the most magical, romantic, and occasionally chaotic festivals in Thailand: Loy Krathong . Picture this: thousands of twinkling lights floating down rivers, couples making wishes under the full moon, and just a hint of danger as you try not to set your krathong (or yourself) on fire. It's a night to remember, alright. First things first, what exactly is Loy Krathong? Well, it's a festival that takes place on the full moon night of the 12th lunar month, which usually falls in November. The star of the show is the krathong – a small, beautifully decorated float made from banana leaves, flowers, candles, and incense. The idea is to release your krathong into the water, symbolically letting go of all your negativity and bad luck from the past year and also asking forgiveness for polluting the waters, ironically by polluting...