Loy Krathrong is an awesome Thai (Buddhist) holiday that occurs on the first full moon of November. This year it took place on Monday, November 2. Everybody in the community makes (or buys, if you're lame) "krathongs" or floats made out of banana tree trunks, banana leaves, and flowers. You top them with a candle and some spare change, then float them in the river to bring good luck for the coming year. Lampang is very well known for the Loy Krathong holiday because the river is a major part of the town. In addition to floating the Krathongs, people also light a small fire that is attached to a huge "balloon" (reminded us of the "boy in the balloon scandal" a few weeks ago back in the States) and float it up to the sky. Another good luck thing, I assume. I don't ask questions, I just do it . . .I figure I can use all the good luck I can get.
Pan and her daughter Poon took us to the center of town to join in the festivities after a wonderful steak dinner (THANKS PAN!!!!) and daiquiri shots - mmmmm. Enjoy the video (if it works . . .apparently I'm infringing on some copyright laws with the song?)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTkF3ndp_ao
And update, our address is as follows .. . .we live on the school's campus so things can be sent to the school
Hang Chat Wittaya School
166 Moo 5
Hang Chat District, Lampang 52190
Thailand
Ain't too proud to beg . . .SEND US THINGS PLEASE!
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