As I write this, sporadic fireworks sound from afar, denoting celebrations far and wide. Commonly referred to as Loy Khratong, it’s the time of year when lanterns float into the sky, carrying with them the fears and anxieties of what life might bring. This part of the holiday is properly called Yi Peng.
Loy Khratong is the part of the holiday involving the building and floating of small decorated bamboo boats, often with small candles. It’s said that these boats help to bring hope and luck and also appease the water gods for the polluting of the waterways.
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