This jelly fish look alike thing is actually a floating paper lantern, called Khom Loy. Khom Loys are released on special occasions, like the Loy Krathong Festivals and New Year’s Eve.
It’s a magical sight to see these paper lanterns float into the sky. Why do people do this? Lanna (Northern Thai) people believe that misfortunes [...]
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Photo of the Week - Khom Loy
Loy Krathong Yi Peng Festival, 11-13th Nov 2008, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Loy Krathong Festival, or Yi Peng, as known in Northern Thailand, is one of the most anticipated events in the Chiang Mai Festival Calendar.
Khom Loys (paper hot air balloons) released during Loy Krathong
Loy Krathong video
This year, Loy Krathong Yi Peng Festival will be head between 10th-13th November. The festival will be preceded by the mass [...]
