Showing posts with label Surat Thani.. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Surat Thani.. Show all posts

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Happy Loi Krathong!

People gathered by the river in Surat Thani on the night of the full moon.... 10 November 2011, to place in the water, a small lotus shaped boat made out of banana leaves... adorned with a candle, incense, flowers and maybe even a coin.  Before sending the boat out into the river, prayers were offered and wishes were made.

It is believed the festival began as a way of showing respect of the water gods.