This year’s Yi Peng Lantern Festival was held Nov. 13-15 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The festival celebrated the full moon, and beautifully represented moving away from darkness into a brighter future.
There are many lantern festivals in Thailand year-round, but this festival is unique to northern Thailand and has deeply historic roots. While traditionally monks were the only ones to release lanterns, anyone can do so (including tourists). Novice monks now release large lanterns with firecrackers attached early in the morning as way to kick things off.
When the lanterns light up the night sky, the appearance is truly magical. The lanterns are usually handmade, and while some can have intricate decorations, most are plain. The lanterns are mostly launched near the Ping River. For the best views, pick a location in view of the bridge, but not quite as close. Some recommend visiting the Wat Pan Tao or Wat Chendi Luang temples for incredible views.
The reason the lanterns are launched into the sky is to pay tribute to Buddha and release bad memories. The lanterns are released with a wish for the future and represent movement toward better times and brighter futures. This is a unique event not to be missed, and will have shutterbugs snapping gorgeous photos of the lanterns in juxtaposition to the bright and beautiful full moon.
Read This Next
#TrazeeTravel
Insta FeedDestinations / North America
Apr 25, 2024Celebrate May at Memphis in May International Festival
With May around the corner, it's time to put some last-minute, can’t-miss activities on your radar. Memphis, Tennessee, “Home of the Blues,” is set to host its annual Memphis in May International Festival, featuring the first-ever RiverBeat Music Festival, World Championship Barbeque Cooking Contest, a marathon along the Mississippi River and more.
Sponsored Content
Your Home Away from Home in Dallas
Open spaces, open thinking and open expression thrive at Aloft Dallas Downtown.
Hotel
Apr 25, 2024JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi Opens
JW Marriott’s second property in Kenya recently opened: JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi stands as the tallest hotel in the country at 35 stories. Located in the Westlands commercial district, JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi boasts 315 guestrooms, several dining destinations, a Spa by JW, a swimming pool, a fitness center and eight event spaces. A sky bar and lounge, as well as 51 serviced apartments, will open later this year.
Destinations / North America
Apr 24, 2024How to See the Northern Lights in Alberta, Canada, This Year
You may have heard 2024 is going to be one of the best years to see the northern lights and, if you’re interested in experiencing this phenomenon for yourself, you likely have been thinking about making the trip to Iceland or Scandinavia — notable destinations for northern lights viewing. However, you don’t have to leave North America to take in the Aurora Borealis. Alberta offers plenty of spots and ways to see the northern lights.
Sponsored Content
Travel Tips to Help Protect Your Health and Your Trip
Five Tips to Help Minimize Potential Travel Problems
Hotel
Apr 24, 2024Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa Announces Nashville Nights Songwriter’s Series
Aloha, Nashville! Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa recently announced the launch of its Nashville Nights songwriter’s series featuring artists from Music City. Once a month for the next six months, guests can experience an evening of live music with the inaugural show scheduled for April 27 and featuring Gracee Shriver and Noel Bisesti.
ShareThis