Loy Krathong and Yee Peng

Large lanterns and meditators during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

This is what a paper khom loi lantern looks like, during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Organizing the event before dusk settles during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Students man the tables and sell lanterns during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Selling the lanterns during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Ana and M enjoy the playing throughout the evening during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Friends were scattered throughout the temple grounds during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Dan from Canvas of Light doing just exactly what he does best, during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

The monks prepare for chanting and meditation during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

A pretty sunset during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Monks meditating during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Monks and candlelight during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

A candlelit procession during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

A candlelit procession during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

The festivities begin during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

A candle flame dances in the wind as we prepare for lighting the lanterns during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Lighting the center of a paper lantern so it will fill with heat during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

A single flame fills the lanterns with the hot air they need to float away during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Holding down the lantern so they can fill with hot air during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

M closes her eyes and makes a wish during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

A and Jenny prepare the lantern for release during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Captivated by the flame as the lantern fills with hot air during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

A wave of lanterns swiftly float into the air during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Lanterns fill the night sky during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

A sea of amber colored lanterns during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Our group lantern takes flight during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Lantern release during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

The GotPassport family during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

A has a commitment to taking the perfect picture during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Jenny studies the flame as we light the lantern during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Dmitry does his part to make sure the top part of the lantern does not catch on fire during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Lee inspects the lantern as it fills with hot air during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

A tiny hand helps hold down the lantern during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Ana does her part to light the lantern during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Wonder and hope on their faces as their lantern takes flight during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Ana and me as the lanterns float away during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Ana does a little dance of joy during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

She learns quickly and flashes her peace signs during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Ana and M during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

The GotPassports during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Ana at Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

A different colored lantern during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand