Festival of Light

Loy Krathong was on November 28 this year but was also celebrated the following day in this small city in northern Thailand.  The days of festivities are a time for making wishes and making merit.  People set krathong (kruh-toeng) into the river and and release khom loi into the night sky.  Some observances are thoughtful and quiet while others jump into full party mode complete with fireworks, sparklers, firecrackers, bottle rockets.

Here friends gently hold the khom loi stationary as the lantern fills with hot air from the candle.  Wishes for universal friends....  :)

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