🪷 Loy Krathong and Yi Peng
On the full moon of the twelfth Thai lunar month, people float krathong offerings on rivers and lakes to thank the water spirits and let go of misfortune; in Chiang Mai and the north, sky lanterns are released for Yi Peng.
Open in the 3D map- Thailand · Bangkok Loy Krathong · Bangkok
- Thailand · Yi Peng Lantern Festival · Chiang Mai
- Thailand · Sukhothai Loy Krathong and Candle Festival · Sukhothai
- Thailand · Phuket Loy Krathong · Phuket
Traditions and customs
- moon viewing
- lantern procession
- moon blessing rites
Food and symbols
- mooncakes
- sticky-rice sweets
- fruit
When it is celebrated
Loy Krathong and Yi Peng timing: Full moon of the twelfth month of the Thai lunar calendar, usually in November. It usually falls in November.
Shared roots and regional differences
Shared roots: blessing, children's songs, family reunion, fruit, lantern procession, lion dance percussion, moon blessing rites, moon viewing
Thailand regional differences
- Bangkok Loy Krathong (Thailand · Bangkok): moon viewing, lantern procession, mooncakes, sticky-rice sweets, lion dance percussion, children's songs
- Yi Peng Lantern Festival (Thailand · Chiang Mai): moon viewing, lantern procession, mooncakes, sticky-rice sweets, lion dance percussion, children's songs
- Sukhothai Loy Krathong and Candle Festival (Thailand · Sukhothai): moon viewing, lantern procession, mooncakes, sticky-rice sweets, lion dance percussion, children's songs
- Phuket Loy Krathong (Thailand · Phuket): moon viewing, lantern procession, mooncakes, sticky-rice sweets, lion dance percussion, children's songs
Loy Krathong and Yi Peng
Loy Krathong and Yi Peng matters because it turns light, night procession, and shared seasonal symbols into a visible cultural system of time, place, family, and public ritual.
Customs
- moon viewing
- lantern procession
- moon blessing rites
Food
- mooncakes
- sticky-rice sweets
- fruit
Music / Dance
- lion dance percussion
- children's songs
FAQ
What is Loy Krathong and Yi Peng?
On the full moon of the twelfth Thai lunar month, people float krathong offerings on rivers and lakes to thank the water spirits and let go of misfortune; in Chiang Mai and the north, sky lanterns are released for Yi Peng.
When is Loy Krathong and Yi Peng celebrated?
Loy Krathong and Yi Peng timing: Full moon of the twelfth month of the Thai lunar calendar, usually in November. It usually falls in November.
What traditions are associated with Loy Krathong and Yi Peng?
Common traditions include moon viewing, lantern procession, moon blessing rites, mooncakes, sticky-rice sweets, fruit.