Saturday, October 31, 2009

Phayao's flying lanterns

       As the nation celebrates the Loy Krathong, Phayao will mark the event with Yi Peng or lantern festival, from tomorrow to November 3 at the main lake in provincial town.
       The lantern festival and Loy Krathong differ in that the former is celebrated by releasing lighted lanterns into the sky at night, while the latter involves release of krathong floral floats into rivers and canals. Some 10,000 lanterns will be released on the first three days of the festival, featuring light and sound show,live music, sale of OTOP products, local delicacies and Nang Noppamas beauty pageant. For further details, call its PR office at 054-449-704.

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