Loy Krathong

When is Loy Krathong this year?

• December 25th

• January 1st

• November 22nd

• November 27th

What is Krathong made of?

What do Thai people mainly do on Loy Krathong Day?

• Put flowers, candles, joss sticks, and coins on the Krathong

• Watch fireworks

• Have a feast

• Believe that sins will be taken away

Where do Thai people float the Krathongs?

• On the mountains to bid farewell to the past year.

• On the rivers or canals for forgiveness for bad things that we have done to them.

• On the streets to appreciate the diversity of the country.

• At home to celebrate the new year and bid farewell to the past

Why do Thai people float the Krathongs?

• To say thanks to mother nature.

• Give thanks to the river/water because we use it for our living.

• The Krathongs will take our sins away.

• To create medicine to relieve their sorrows

Loy Krathong is a ______ in Thailand

What does "Loy" mean?

• To eat

• A famous landmark
• To dance

• To float

What is a "Krathong"?

• Krathong is a lotus-shaped container which is floated on water during the Loy Krathong festival in Thailand.

• Krathong is a type of traditional clothing worn during the Loy Krathong festival in Thailand.

• Krathong is a spicy Thai dish made with noodles and vegetables.

• Krathong is a type of traditional dance in Thailand.

Which is NOT celebrated on Loy Krathong Day?

• Fireworks

• Float lines of candle in coconut shell krathongs in river.

• Fire crackers

• Floating lanterns in the sky

Which is NOT the objective of Loy Krathong festival?

• To honor the goddess of water
• To celebrate the end of the monsoon season.
• To celebrate the harvest season
• To pray for forgiveness from the river spirits