About the Famous Art Traditional Thai Loy Krathong
Loy Krathong day. It is a special ancient Thai holiday and one of the most spectacular festivals in the country. Krathong is a small handmade basket made out of banana leaf and trunk. People make their own Krathong in a traditional style and decorate it with flowers, candles, and incense sticks. On the full moon night of the 12th month, people go to float their Krathong on a river or canal. This famous art of Thai painting has beautifully depicted a magical significant traditions.
The purpose of this ancient ritual is to allow Thai people to pay respect to the Water spirits and ask for forgiveness for the sin that they had been polluting to the water. Furthermore, Thais perceive the act of floating the Krathong as a symbol of wash away negativity, misfortune, and bring good luck and a prosperous future.
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