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Loy Krathong and Yee Peng

Annual celebrations religious events in the North of Thailand with krathong and lantern releases.
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  • Large lanterns and meditators during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

    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

    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

    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

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

  • Selling the 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

    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

    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

    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

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

  • A pretty sunset 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 meditating during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

  • Monks and candlelight 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

  • 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

    during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

  • The festivities begin 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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

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

  • Lantern release 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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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 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

    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

    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

    Ana and M during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

  • Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

    Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

  • The GotPassports during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

    The GotPassports during Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

  • Ana at 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

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

  • Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

    Loy Krathong in Chiang Mai, Thailand

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    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