Yi Peng is a traditional buddhist
festival, celebreated in Thailand and Laos. That festival is also associated
with the Loy Kratong festival. Yi Peng takes place on the evening of the full
moon of the 12th month in the Thai lunar calendar. People throw lamps to celebrated the beginning of a new period, to
forget about the negative things of the past, and start with the new year's
resolutions.
The festival was originated in the 13th century. According to the legend, Nang Nopphament was a consort of the Sukhothai king and she had been the first
to launched a decorate lamp. However, there is no evidence that Nang had ever
existed.
Nowadays, the festival is known throughout the world, and
people from all over the world visit Thailand and celebrate that day with the
locals. The country is decorated with lights and colours. And at 20:00 pm,
after the Buddhist ceremony, everyone launch their lamp.
To sump up, this festival it's a perfect way to leave bad
things and start with new resolutions, taking part in this illuminated festival.
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