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Sukhothai Loi Krathong and Candle Festival

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Loi Krathong is a very famous tradition originated in Sukhothai, which is the first capital of Thailand. Traditionally the people of Thailand over the country to attend the event held in many provinces. Most of Thai people join the Loi Krathong near home some times we go to join a big one. There are many beautiful Loi Krathong organizers such as Chiang Mai, Tak, Sukhothai, Ayutthaya And Bangkok.

Every year I will plan to see this festival in different province and today I have pictures from Sukhothai Loi Krathong and Candle Festival, the originate of this tradition for you.

. Sukhothai Loi Krathong and Candle Festival of Thailand has been ranked at # 2 of "10 of the World's Most Amazing Festivals" ranked by Skyscanner.

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Krathong parade to see this festival I suggest that you should stay in Sukhothai a night ahead so you have half day in the morning to ride the bicycle around the ancient. Loi Krathong parade will start around 3.00 p.m. from the town to the Sukhothai historical park at that time you will see a lot of people waiting there. Every year communities and organizations will create a beautiful Krathong for the contest the parade look different depend on their decide they may use the palanquin or pick up truck, decorated with flowers. This parade is over 2 kilometers long.

Sukhothai Loi Krathong parade.

Sukhothai Loi Krathong and Candle Festival

Youth dancers one of strange in the parade is the dancers in nice dress follow the Krathong, there are more than 100 dancers in total.

Loi Krathong dance.

Krathong from His Majesty the King and the royalty.

Part of the show. you can see the show in the evening before the mini lights and sounds start at around 7.00 p.m.

The winner of Krathong contest There are many factors to consider the winner but the major one is every Krathong have to have float ability if they put the light into it it have to be work. And of cause must be beautiful with a great design concept.

Lak Bea Market is the name of simulation of old market in Sukhothai historical park you can find foods and drinks that not easily found elsewhere.

Loi Krathong mini lights and sounds. special activity attracts a lot of people come here include myself is this show, talking about the history of Loi Krathong tradition. You have to buy a ticket for the show ask the hotel or call +66 5569 7310 , TAT hot line 1672.

Sukhothai Loi Krathong and Candle Festival

The end. There are many fireworks in different zone in the historical park you can walk around and wait in the area you like. Remember that this festival properly held in November a lot of people will come to Sukhothai booking the hotel for weeks ahead is a good idea.