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Loy Krathong

Loy Krathong. Valle Crucis First Graders. Loy Krathong is celebrated in Thailand. Loy Krothong means Festival of Light. Celebrated on the full moon night of the twelfth lunar month, usually in November. It probably originated in India as a Hindu festival.

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Loy Krathong

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  1. Loy Krathong • Valle Crucis First Graders

  2. Loy Krathong is celebrated in Thailand

  3. Loy Krothong means Festival of Light • Celebrated on the full moon night of the twelfth lunar month, usually in November. • It probably originated in India as a Hindu festival. • It is a thanksgiving to the goddess of water ‘Phra Mae Kongka’ for the water that provides the livelihood of the people. http://www.thailand.com/travel/festival/festivals_loykratong.htm

  4. Loy Krathong • People make wishes and look toward the future. • They float flower and leaf boats called Krathongs down the river. • There are parades, dancing, and beauty pageants. http://www.loynava.com/loykrathong-bangkok.html http://www.pattaya2you.com/?page_id=17

  5. Loy Krathong and Thanksgiving

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