Loy Krathong Festival – Festival of Lights

One of Thailand’s not to be missed national events, the Festival of Lights, locally known as Loy Krathong will be celebrated on the 3rd of November 2017 in Phuket. This is an annual event celebrated on the 12th lunar month. People get together around canals, rivers, and lakes around Phuket with their wishes and prayers and Krathong, floating lanterns carrying joss sticks and candles to pay respects to the goddess of water. Visitors to this part of the country can base themselves in Phuket luxury villas in Thailand the likes of Kata Rocks and take part in this festival to create lasting memories of your wonderful trip.

You can either make yourself or purchase Krathong selling along the streets. This picturesque festival involves the tradition of making various items including buoyant and baskets that are beautifully adorned and set to float on water on a full moon day. The festival sees the city transform into a fusion of colour.

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