Loy Krathong (River Floating Lanterns) Festival

This website discusses some of the myths and legends that surround the Loy Krathong festival which offers explanations as to the origins of this festival. The festival appears to have both religious and secular significance. The website also mentions the construction of the krathongs both in the past and present, and how contemporarily, the krathong has caused environmental problems. This website is written in an objective manner.

URL
http://www.chiangmai-chiangrai.com/loy_krathong_festival.html

Website Created
1995

Last Website Update
39773

Student Resource
Pages: 186

Teacher Resource
Pages: 63

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