Yi Peng Lantern Festival 2022

In Chiang Mai the Loi Krathong act of placing floating lanterns in the river is usually celebrated within a few days of a Sky Lantern Release. Where and when to release your lanterns and places to visit around the city. A guide to the Lantern Festival Chiang Mai. Yi Peng Lantern Festival takes place on the full moon day of the second month according to the Lanna lunar calendar which coincides with the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar but religious ceremonies and events are held over a period of several days normally a day before and a day after the date of the full moon.

Thailand Lantern Festival When Why And How Is It Celebrated

In 2021 Loy Krathong will take place on Friday November 19 while Yi Peng will take place on November 19 20.

Yi peng lantern festival 2022. Thailand celebrates the famed lantern festival each fall. However in northern Thailand it coincides with the Lanna festival of Yi Peng or Yee Peng local name so there are two festivals happening during the same week. Yipeng Lantern Festival also called Yee Peng is originated from the Lanna culture in Northern Thailand.

The CAD Cultural Center Lanna Ethnicity On Tai District San Kamphaeng Chiang Mai On Tai San Kamphaeng Chiang Mai 50130 Thailand Google Map. For those among us who are interested in a Thai festival that covers the gruesome history of World War Two the River Kwai Bridge Week in Kanchanaburi is a highly recommended event. In 2016 the Yee Peng lantern festival will be held on November 14th.

Both the sky lantern release and the floating lanterns are done to show respect to Buddha. By CAD FLYING with Chiang mai air sport Operation period every Monday - Sunday. The Yi Peng Festival which happens on the full moon of the last month of the Buddhist calendar is an incredibly humbling experience.

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