The local authorities here in Old Town have just announced a ‘Loy Krathong’ festival. Loy Krathong is an annual event celebrated in the whole of Thailand which allows you to appease the spirits and to get rid of your bad luck all at the same time! To do this you must set adrift a ‘Krathong’ [...]
Posts from ‘October, 2009’
Vegetarian Festival Oct. 18th
The Lanta Old Town Vegetarian Festival is an annual event held during the ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar. It is believed that the vegetarian festival and its accompanying sacred rituals bestow good fortune upon those who religiously observe this rite. During this time, local residents of Chinese ancestry strictly observe a 10-day vegetarian [...]
Loy Rua Announced!
OCT, 4th & 5th 2009. Traditional Chao Ley Festival (literally translated: ‘Boat Day’) celebrated with food, music and dance in Hua Laem 2, Lanta Old Town. From Sunset to Sunrise
