Chiang Mai Events

Candles are lit for Loy Kratong
Candles are lit for Loy Kratong © gerrypopplestone

Loy Kratong

Similar to Valentines Day in the west, Loy Kratong is celebrated in Chiang Mai on the full moon night nearest November. Decorated banana leaf boats, beautifully lit with candles, float along the waterways. Hot air balloons made from colourful bags are also sent off into the night sky. Very romantic...

Date: 2 November 2009


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