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Loy Krathong, Yee Peng, Chiang Mai 2011

Loy Krathong, Yee Peng, Chiang Mai 2011

November, 2011
Loy Krathong, the festival of lights, also known in Northern Thailand as Yee Peng, is an amazing festival to behold. In Chiang Mai the celebration and festivities last four days. In 2011, Loy Krathong begins on Tuesday, November 8th with events through Friday, November 11th. There are even a few pre-festivity events beginning on Sunday, November 6th.

Loy Krathong Schedule of Events, Chiang Mai 2012

Schedule of Yee Peng 2011 (Loy Krathong Festival) in Chiang Mai

- Nov. 8, 2011 Lantern Parade in the evening from Thapae Gate to Chang Klan Rd. - Nov. 9-10, 2011 Miss Yee Peng Beauty Contest & Kiddy Contest - Nov. 10, 2011 Floating Krathong Parade in the evening from Thapae Gate to Prai Sa Nee Rd. till Municipality Office (white Pagoda) - Nov. 11, 2011 Big Krathong Parade in the evening from Thapae Gate to Prai Sa Nee Rd. till Municipality Office (white Pagoda) Call +66 (0) 5324 5032 More detail to follow:

Yee Peng Muang Chiang Mai Nov. 8-11, 2011

1. Press conference at 3 Kings Monument 18.00 - 19.30 6-Nov 2. Yi Peng Lantern Sculptures display All day/night/ 6 Nov-15 Nov/Around the City 3. Release Khom Fai All day/night/ 6 Nov-15 Nov/Chang Puak Gate 4. International Lantern Festival Display All day/night/6 Nov-15 Nov/3 Kings Monument 5. King's Elephant sculpture exhibition All day/night/6 Nov-15 Nov/ Governors Residence 6. Lantern display theme "Most beautiful city of culture" All day/night/6 Nov-15 Nov/Tha Pae Gate 7. Thai country music & Northern songs contest 18.00 - 24.00 8/ 10/ 11Nov Municipality 8. Opening ceremony of Yi Peng Festival 18.30 - 19.00 8Nov Tha Pae Gate 9. Yi Peng Lantern Parade & Contest 19.00 - 22.00 8Nov Tha Pae Gate to Pantip Plaza 10. Yi Peng Kids contest 19.00 - 24.00 9Nov Municipal Office 11. Floating banana leaf Krathong contest All day 9/10/11Nov Around the moat 12.Floating Krathong contest All day 9/10/11Nov Around the moat 13. Temple Gates decorations All day/night 9/10/11Nov Temples in the area 14. Traditional Dharma Sermon, Rice Alms Giving & 09.00 - 22.00 9/10/11Nov Wat Lok Moli Traditional Khom Fai Contest 15. Ceremony to preserve Northern culture & pay respects to Phra Sirimangkala 10.00 - 23.00 9/10/11Nov Buddha Satan 16. Music talent show- alcohol free zone 18.00 - 24.00 9/10/11Nov On the river 17. Traditional Lanna Khom Loy release 18.00 - 24.00 9/10/11Nov Iron Bridge 18. Miss Yi Peng Beauty contest 18.00 - 24.00 9/10Nov Tha Pae Gate 19. Dharma Sermon and ceremony for Yi Peng 06.00 - 20.00 10Nov Wat Chiang Man 20. Worship ceremony to the spirit house, 08.09 - 10.30 10Nov Municipality, Sri Ping River & White Pagoda Khong Pier 21. Khom Loy contest 09.00 - 12.00 10Nov Municipality 22. Natural materials Krathong making contest 09.00 - 17.00 10Nov Municipality 23.Small Krathong Parade 19.00 - 23.00 10Nov Tha Pae Gate to Municipality 24. 1,984 Khom Fai lanterns released to honor the Lord Buddha 21.59 - 22.30 10Nov City Bridges, Municipality 25. Releasing Floating Krathong Sai (Krathong on a long line) 19.00 - 21.00 10/11Nov Front of Ping River 26. Fireworks presentation for the H.M. the King 19.00 - 24.00 10/11Nov Front of Municipality 27. Grand Loy Krathong Parade and King’s Cup Contest 18.00 - 24.00 11Nov Tha Pae Gate to Municipality

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