![]() ![]() Lanterns are released into the sky all over Chiang Mai and during the night there are at least five main places where you can enjoy the event for free! Here is all you need to know about Loy Krathong Festival Secure your seats at Maejo/CAD for Yi Peng Sky Lantern Festival now! Yi Peng is the festival that draws the most travelers to Chiang Mai, so tickets to events often sell out fast. Tickets are required for mass lantern release spots, such as Maejo and CAD. If released safely and the lantern disappears before the light goes out, Thai people believe that your dreams for the year will come true. ![]() Krathong: floating lantern, is released to bob down canals and riversīoth carry people's wishes for luck in the coming year and symbolize the release of negativity from the previous year. Khom Loi: sky lantern, uses the heat of the flame to float upwards dotting the sky with lights The twelfth full moon of the Thai lunar calendarīoth typically fall on the same day in November every year.Ī Lanna tradition only really celebrated in northern Thailand, especially in Chiang Mai.Ĭelebrated in many parts of Southeast Asia and all over Thailand. On the night of the second full moon of the ancient Lanna kingdom lunar calendar Here are the major differences between the two festivals: During Loy Krathong, raft-like Krathong lanterns made from banana leaves are released to float on rivers and lakes whereas during Yi Peng bamboo paper Khom Loi lanterns are released into the sky. One major difference is that Loy Krathong is celebrated all across Thailand while Yi Peng is celebrated mainly in northern Thailand, especially in Chiang Mai. These two 'light' festivals are often confused for one another because they occur on the same day and are similar types of celebrations both including the release of different types of lanterns, cultural performances, and parades. Khom pariwat are revolving lanterns placed on temples. Khom tue are lanterns that are carried on a stick. However, since the lanterns can be dangerous, the release of sky lanterns is being subjected to more and more government restrictions each year.īesides the Khom Loi sky lanterns, you can see many different types of lanterns around Chiang Mai during Yi Peng: Khom fai are paper lanterns that decorate homes and temples. The hot air from the candle is trapped inside the lantern and making it rise from the ground. The khom loi are made of rice paper stretched over a bamboo frame with a candle attached at the base. These sky lanterns are called khom loi in Thai, which means floating lanterns. The highlight of this festival is the numerous sky lanterns propelled by flames at their base that are released and ‘float’ up into the sky. ![]() ![]() Yi Peng is a Lanna festival with the largest celebrations held in Chiang Mai (the ancient capital of the former Lanna Kingdom). Yi Peng (or Yee Peng), is the other Thai lantern festival celebrated in Northern Thailand at the same time as Loy Krathong. ![]()
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