Apichai Chatchalermkit, the TAT's Deputy Governor for Tourism Products and Business, says the event is aimed at offering foreign tourists an amazing experience and knowledge about the "Thai-ness" and encouraging Thais and foreigners to travel in the country.
"This event is meant to boost confidence in Thailand's image focusing on happiness and the 'Thai way of life.' It offers a new experience of the Loi Krathong festival that is friendly to the environment" Apichai said.
According to him, the goal is to increase the potential of Thai tourism in a qualitative way while helping with the country's income distribution in a sustainable manner. The Amazing Night Light of Loi Krathong 2022 showcases a perfect blend of Thai traditional and modern aspects reflecting the cultural richness of five unique areas that represent the Loi Krathong festival celebrated across the kingdom. These five comprise the "Yi Peng" festival of Chiang Mai province, "1,000 Floating Lanterns" festival in Tak, "Pao Thien Len Fai" light and candle festival in Sukhothai, Banana Leaf Sheath Lantern Festival in Samut Songkhram, and the Sommanam Kuenpeng Sengprateep festival in Roi Et. At the TAT's Bangkok event, a unique set of Krathong floating lanterns created with prominent qualities of the five regional festivals will be on display to impress visitors.
The highlight of the Loi Krathong evening on November 8, which falls on the full-moon night of the Thai lunar calendar's 12th month, is a three-part procession entitled "Trustful Great River of Rattanakosin", reflecting people's belief and faith in the waterway over the past centuries. The procession comprises three parts covering three periods of the Rattanakosin Era.
The first part features the "Jong Priang" Brahman lantern procession, representing Loi Krathong celebrations during the reigns of King Rama I to King Rama IV. The second part is the "Loi Phra Prateep" lantern procession, representing the celebrations during the reigns of King Rama V and VI.
The third part showcases the modern-day Loi Krathong celebrations seen since the reign of King Rama VII. Actress Fonthip "Pooklook" Watcharatrakul also takes part in the procession as the main figure, dressed as Nang Noppamas, a lady of the 13th-century Sukhothai Era who is believed to inspire Loi Krathong.
The fair offers a new experience of the Loi Krathong festival, colourful parades and cultural performances. There will be demonstrations of royal cuisine cooking and the making of floating lanterns from the five unique areas. Also, visitors can try their hand at making Krathong floats from natural materials at the fair to be held on November 6-8 at Bangkok's Santi Chai Prakan Park. For additional information, please call 1672 (Travel Buddy hotline) or visit the Facebook page Amazing Thailand for more details about the event.
Source: ไวสแบรนด์
