Loy Krathong 2017 in Bangkok – The Festival of Flower and Flame

Each year, the rivers and canals in Thailand are covered with floating flower lanterns while thousands of paper lanterns are released into the night sky to ward off negative energy and bad luck. This year, Loy Krathong is scheduled to be held on the 4th of November 2017. A traditional event that attracts many tourists visiting Thailand, Loy Krathong is celebrated in several areas in the country including the city of Bangkok. Among the many places in Bangkok, Asiatique celebrates the main Loy Krathong festival with great enthusiasm. If you wish to witness this dazzling spectacle on your vacation and are based at nearby service apartments in Bangkok including options such as Metropole Bangkok look to visit Asiatique on the day of the festival. During the festival period, many devotees pay gratitude to the Goddess of Water by releasing spectacular lotus shaped rafts adorned with flowers, candles and incense. Originally a temple ritual, this practice has transformed into an exciting festival that lasts for a few days.