Loy Kathong is one of the most beautiful festivals to occur in Thailand. On the full moon of the 12th lunar month each year you can see thousands of small, candlelit banana leaf boats filling every conceivable body of water. A story told by King Mongkut (Rama IV) in 1863 describes the origin of Thailand's most romantic day. Although this festival is not unique to the Isaan, it is one of the most revered by the Isaan with it's soft beauty providing a contrast to the harsh conditions in which many of the Isaan live.
Festivals in the Isaan are always a joyous occassion where the fun loving Isaan express their openness and great pride in being part of the Isaan.
November 17, 2005
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