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In addition to natural and historical attractions, the beautiful coury of Thailand also has couless cultural festivals that attract the atteion of tourists. Among the cultural ceremonies of this coury, there are celebrations that are held on differe occasions. Thailand Laern Festival is one of the most spectacular festivals in this coury, which has many fans among both locals and tourists. Another laern festival called (Loy Krathong) or Shanavar Laern Festival is also held in this coury. In this article from Fly Today tourism magazine Join us as we iroduce you to one of the most spectacular festivals in Thailand and tell you everything about the Thai Laern Festival.

Thailand Laern Festival Festival of Light

The Laern Festival is one of the most popular festivals among Thai people and is celebrated by people who believe in Buddhism. According to some narratives, the reason for holding this celebration is to appreciate the coming of spring on the night of the full moon, and people send their laerns to the sky as a sign of gratitude. Another reason that expresses the philosophy of this magnifice celebration is to illuminate and shine within the human being; Because the light of the laerns makes the human being filled with brightness and light and purifies the soul. The native people of Thailand make a wish before releasing the laerns and sometimes write their wish on them.

How is the Thai laern festival celebrated?

The Thai Laern Festival is actually celebrated in two differe ways:

• The festival of floating laerns or Loy Kratong (Loy Kratong) during which the native people of Thailand place lighted candles in rivers and streams everywhere in the coury. This festival is held in November.
• The Yi Peng festival is performed in most cities of the coury, but it is performed more prominely in northern cities, especially in Chiang Mai. In this festival, people wish for luck and good luck by sending paper laerns.

Yi Peng sky laerns

This celebration is often held in the north of Thailand. Literally Yi means number two and Pong means full moon is Therefore, this festival is celebrated in the second moh of the Chinese or Thai calendar, during the full moon.

In this festival, thousands of paper laerns, which are called khem lui in Thai language, are released io the sky and fly away. Nowadays, you can witness the festival of Noor Yi Peng in all cities of Thailand, but it is good to know that the most magnifice and largest of this festival is held in the city of Chiang Mai, Thailand. Tourists and those ierested in visiting this great eve can Buying a plane ticket to Bangkokget yourself there.

Loy Krathong floating laerns

Loy Krathong is also one of the oldest festivals in Thailand, which is celebrated by local people everywhere in the coury. Literally Levy It means to float and Krathong It means a lotus-shaped stick made of banana leaves. The Loy Krathong festival is such that people make floats from banana or wheat leaves, put candles or incense on it, and finally go to the nearest river to their place of residence and float it on the water.

The purpose of this work is to pay respect and of course thanks to the goddess of waters, also along with these pranks, people leave their nails or hair to remove impurity and filth. This ceremony is held in the city of Sukhothai, the former capital of Thailand, more brightly than in other regions of the coury.

This celebration is usually held on the night of the full moon of the twelfth lunar moh, which is in November.

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History of Thailand Laern Festival

According to the available evidence, the history of this celebration goes back to the time of the ancie kingdoms of the East Asian coine. In the past, Buddhist monks who waed to visit and pay respects to Sarira, lit a laern to pay their respects. This custom gradually became more widespread and after that it became compulsory for the common people by the order of the Buddhist kings. Years later, the native people of Thailand coinued to light laerns in temples to preserve the past rituals and customs; Uil today, the Thai Laern and Light Festival has become one of the most popular and famous festivals in this coury and attracts many tourists to Thailand.

Time of Thailand Laern Festival

The Laern Festival of Thailand is held based on Thai and Chinese history, which shifts and rotates compared to the Gregorian calendar; But usually this festival is celebrated in the mohs of October and November (when the moon is full) coinciding with the moh of Aban. Of course, the exact date of this festival will be announced one to two mohs in advance.

Now is the time to celebrate the Laern Festival in Thailand November 13 to 16, 2024 equal to 23 to 26 November 1403has been announced

This ceremony usually starts at 6 in the evening with Buddha cha and meditation. After that, people start to light the laerns and after the prayers of the Buddhist monks, they release the laerns.

Venue of Thailand Laern Festival

The main ceer of this eve is Chiang Mai, Thailand. Couless numbers of native Thai people as well as tourists travel to this city to see or participate in the Laern Festival. For this purpose, you can Buying plane tickets to Chiang Mai Get yourself to the festival in the shortest time.

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Preparing tickets to participate in the laern festival

This festival, which is celebrated almost everywhere in the city, was completely free in the rece past. Nowadays, due to the welcoming of tourists and the city becoming crowded and the corol of the ceremony becoming difficult, a special place is considered for holding the festival, and those who wish to attend the ceremony must purchase tickets for it.

In some areas, you can still participate in the ceremony for free, but if you wa to witness all the Buddhist ceremonies and chas and experience an unforgettable celebration, getting a ticket is the best option.

Rules for participating in the Laern Festival

Considering that the ceremony is often held in Buddhist temples, try to use a cover that covers the shoulders and legs; The use of skirts and short pas is not allowed in the ceremony. During the Buddhist prayer ceremony, observe silence to respect the beliefs. Eating, drinking alcohol, and smoking are prohibited during the ceremony.

The best tours in Thailand to participate in the Laern Festival

When you plan to travel to Thailand, if you go to book a hotel, obtain a visa, buy a plane ticket, get travel insurance, transfer, etc., you will incur much higher costs. But when you go through a tour, these costs are significaly reduced and you get all the meioned services in one place. Therefore, one of the best ways to travel to Thailand is through group tours.

with Thailand tour bookingIn addition to traveling to this coury with a relaxed and simple mind, you can also participate in the Thai Laern Festival and enjoy being in this passionate and magnifice celebration.

By participating in the Thailand tour, you will travel to the coury of a thousand temples and you can enjoy the unique and tropical nature of this coury. The cities of Phuket, Pattaya and Bangkok are included in this tour, and services such as round-trip plane tickets, reservations Chiang Mai hotels and other cities in Thailand, airport transfer, Thai visa services, travel insurance, Bangkok city tour and Persian language tour guide are included in the tour. Thailand tour packages give you the opportunity to experience differe things such as trying the taste of Thai food, visiting differe islands with a stunning view and walking in the floating market of Bangkok.

Tips for participating in the Thailand Laern Festival

The Thai Laern Festival is one of the most beautiful cultural eves in Asia, which is held every year in November in various cities, especially Chiang Mai. So, if you plan to participate in this eve, following a few simple tips will help you have a pleasa and perfect experience:

• Early booking of tickets and accommodation: During the festival, hotels and flights fill up quickly; It is better to make a reservation early.
• Dress appropriately and respectfully: since this ceremony has religious roots, choose modest clothes and soft colors.
• Attend official ceremonies: The main festivities take place at Wat Phan Tao and Wat Lok Moli.
• Pay atteion to laern safety rules: Leave laerns only in authorized areas to avoid fire hazards.
• Keep your camera ready: the night of releasing the laerns is one of the most beautiful scenes in the world for photography.
• Treat locals with respect: Participating in this festival is a form of respect for Thai Buddhist culture.

What do you know about the Laern Festival in Thailand?

As we reviewed, the Laern Festival is considered one of the most exciting and attractive festivals in Thailand. In general, the beautiful coury of Thailand with its rich and autheic culture holds various celebrations and festivals every year. Have you had the experience of attending these festivals? We are happy to share your experience with us.

Frequely asked questions about the Laern Festival of Thailand