Loy Krathong

What words do you associate with Loy Krathong?

Draw a Krathong.

When is Loy Krathong celebrated this year? November _ _ th

What is the main purpose of the Loy Krathong Festival?

• To celebrate the start of the Thai New Year

• To honor the goddess of water and apologize for pollution

• To bring good fortune for the harvest

• To celebrate the end of the rainy season

When is the Loy Krathong Festival traditionally celebrated?

• The first day of the lunar month

• The full moon night of the 12th lunar month

• The last day of the 12th lunar month

• The first day of the Thai New Year

Match the following.

• Banana Leaves

• A common material used to make the base of a krathong.

• Krathong

• Symbolizes releasing negative feelings and bad luck

• Letting go of the krathong

• Traditional floating lantern made with candles, flowers, and incense.

• Pra Mae Khongkha

• The coinciding lantern festival celebrated in Chiang Mai

• Yi Peng

• The goddess of water, whom people honor during the festival

What is typically included on a krathong (the floating lantern)?

• Incense sticks, candles, and flowers

• Rice and vegetables

• Jewelry and coins

• Sand and stones

What does releasing a krathong into the water symbolize?

• Sending prayers for prosperity

• Letting go of negativity and bad luck

• Making a wish for love

• Asking for a successful harvest

Reorder the following.

• Watch the krathong float away, symbolizing letting go of negativity.

• Place flowers, candles, and incense sticks on the krathong.

• Release the krathong into the water.

• Light the candle and incense sticks on the krathong.

• Make a wish or say a prayer.

Which of the following is a popular place in Thailand to celebrate Loy Krathong?

• Chiang Mai

• Pattaya

• Phuket

• Bangkok