Yi Peng Lantern Pageant, celebrated in Thailand, is an annual occasion that takes place on the total moon of the twelfth month of the normal Thai lunar calendar, which often falls in November. The pageant is characterised by the floating of lighted lanterns referred to as khom loi, that are product of rice paper and bamboo and are sometimes embellished with intricate designs and messages.
The pageant has its roots within the historical animist beliefs of the Lanna individuals, who believed that the floating lanterns would carry their needs and prayers to the heavens. At present, the pageant is a well-liked vacationer attraction and a serious cultural occasion in Thailand, with individuals from everywhere in the world coming to witness the spectacle of 1000’s of lanterns floating within the evening sky.
