The Loy Krathong is one of the biggest celebrations in Thailand. It is traditionally performed on the full moon night of the 12th lunar month, usually a day in November. "Loy" means "to float". "Krathong" is a small raft traditionally made from a section of banana tree trunk (although modern-day versions use specially made bread 'flowers' or styrofoam), decorated with elaborately-folded banana leaves, flowers, candles, incense sticks etc. During the night of the full moon, many people release a small raft like this on a river. The floating of a ‘Krathong' is intended to float away ill fortune and to express apologies to Khongkha or Ganga, the River Goddess. The Loy Krathong Festival is celebrated nationwide in Thailand, especially where there are rivers, canals or sources of water, with different unique characteristics. To celebrate Loy Krathong,
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