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Loy Krathong in Bangkok

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Loy Krathong is a Thai holiday. It takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the Thai lunar calendar, usually November in the western calendar. Loy means 'to float', while krathong refers to the lotus-shaped container which floats on the water. A krathong is decorated with elaborately folded banana leaves, incense sticks, and a candle. A small coin is sometimes included as an offering to the river spirits. On the night of the full moon, Thais launch their krathong on a river, canal or a pond, making a wish as they do so.

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  • 28 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Buddhist monks wait for people to arrive to celebrate Loy Krathong at Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. Loy Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. Loy means 'to float', while krathong refers to the usually lotus-shaped container which floats on the water. Traditional krathongs are made of the layers of the trunk of a banana tree or a spider lily plant. Now, many people use krathongs of baked bread which disintegrate in the water and feed the fish. A krathong is decorated with elaborately folded banana leaves, incense sticks, and a candle. A small coin is sometimes included as an offering to the river spirits. On the night of the full moon, Thais launch their krathong on a river, canal or a pond, making a wish as they do so.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: School girls prepare to launch their krathong on Loy Krathong at Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. Loy Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. Loy means 'to float', while krathong refers to the usually lotus-shaped container which floats on the water. Traditional krathongs are made of the layers of the trunk of a banana tree or a spider lily plant. Now, many people use krathongs of baked bread which disintegrate in the water and feed the fish. A krathong is decorated with elaborately folded banana leaves, incense sticks, and a candle. A small coin is sometimes included as an offering to the river spirits. On the night of the full moon, Thais launch their krathong on a river, canal or a pond, making a wish as they do so.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A couple walks into Wat Yannawa with their krathongs on Loy Krathong in Bangkok. Loy Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. Loy means 'to float', while krathong refers to the usually lotus-shaped container which floats on the water. Traditional krathongs are made of the layers of the trunk of a banana tree or a spider lily plant. Now, many people use krathongs of baked bread which disintegrate in the water and feed the fish. A krathong is decorated with elaborately folded banana leaves, incense sticks, and a candle. A small coin is sometimes included as an offering to the river spirits. On the night of the full moon, Thais launch their krathong on a river, canal or a pond, making a wish as they do so.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Women hang lanterns and pray during Loy Krathong at Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. Loy Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. Loy means 'to float', while krathong refers to the usually lotus-shaped container which floats on the water. Traditional krathongs are made of the layers of the trunk of a banana tree or a spider lily plant. Now, many people use krathongs of baked bread which disintegrate in the water and feed the fish. A krathong is decorated with elaborately folded banana leaves, incense sticks, and a candle. A small coin is sometimes included as an offering to the river spirits. On the night of the full moon, Thais launch their krathong on a river, canal or a pond, making a wish as they do so.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A couple with a bread krathong pray before putting in the Chao Phraya River for Loy Krathong at Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. Loy Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. Loy means 'to float', while krathong refers to the usually lotus-shaped container which floats on the water. Traditional krathongs are made of the layers of the trunk of a banana tree or a spider lily plant. Now, many people use krathongs of baked bread which disintegrate in the water and feed the fish. A krathong is decorated with elaborately folded banana leaves, incense sticks, and a candle. A small coin is sometimes included as an offering to the river spirits. On the night of the full moon, Thais launch their krathong on a river, canal or a pond, making a wish as they do so.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man talks to his children about the Loy Krathong traditon at Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. Loy Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. Loy means 'to float', while krathong refers to the usually lotus-shaped container which floats on the water. Traditional krathongs are made of the layers of the trunk of a banana tree or a spider lily plant. Now, many people use krathongs of baked bread which disintegrate in the water and feed the fish. A krathong is decorated with elaborately folded banana leaves, incense sticks, and a candle. A small coin is sometimes included as an offering to the river spirits. On the night of the full moon, Thais launch their krathong on a river, canal or a pond, making a wish as they do so.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A woman prays before launching her krathong on Loy Krathong at Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. Loy Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. Loy means 'to float', while krathong refers to the usually lotus-shaped container which floats on the water. Traditional krathongs are made of the layers of the trunk of a banana tree or a spider lily plant. Now, many people use krathongs of baked bread which disintegrate in the water and feed the fish. A krathong is decorated with elaborately folded banana leaves, incense sticks, and a candle. A small coin is sometimes included as an offering to the river spirits. On the night of the full moon, Thais launch their krathong on a river, canal or a pond, making a wish as they do so.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Buddhist monk cleans a pool of krathongs on Loy Krathong at Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. Loy Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. Loy means 'to float', while krathong refers to the usually lotus-shaped container which floats on the water. Traditional krathongs are made of the layers of the trunk of a banana tree or a spider lily plant. Now, many people use krathongs of baked bread which disintegrate in the water and feed the fish. A krathong is decorated with elaborately folded banana leaves, incense sticks, and a candle. A small coin is sometimes included as an offering to the river spirits. On the night of the full moon, Thais launch their krathong on a river, canal or a pond, making a wish as they do so.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A family lights the candles on their krathongs before floating them in a small pool at Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. Loy Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. Loy means 'to float', while krathong refers to the usually lotus-shaped container which floats on the water. Traditional krathongs are made of the layers of the trunk of a banana tree or a spider lily plant. Now, many people use krathongs of baked bread which disintegrate in the water and feed the fish. A krathong is decorated with elaborately folded banana leaves, incense sticks, and a candle. A small coin is sometimes included as an offering to the river spirits. On the night of the full moon, Thais launch their krathong on a river, canal or a pond, making a wish as they do so.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A man helps his son launch their krathong during Loy Krathong at Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. Loy Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. Loy means 'to float', while krathong refers to the usually lotus-shaped container which floats on the water. Traditional krathongs are made of the layers of the trunk of a banana tree or a spider lily plant. Now, many people use krathongs of baked bread which disintegrate in the water and feed the fish. A krathong is decorated with elaborately folded banana leaves, incense sticks, and a candle. A small coin is sometimes included as an offering to the river spirits. On the night of the full moon, Thais launch their krathong on a river, canal or a pond, making a wish as they do so.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People launch their krathongs in the Chao Phraya River on Loy Krathong at Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. Loy Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. Loy means 'to float', while krathong refers to the usually lotus-shaped container which floats on the water. Traditional krathongs are made of the layers of the trunk of a banana tree or a spider lily plant. Now, many people use krathongs of baked bread which disintegrate in the water and feed the fish. A krathong is decorated with elaborately folded banana leaves, incense sticks, and a candle. A small coin is sometimes included as an offering to the river spirits. On the night of the full moon, Thais launch their krathong on a river, canal or a pond, making a wish as they do so.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A woman prays at a small pool after floating her krathong at Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. Loy Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. Loy means 'to float', while krathong refers to the usually lotus-shaped container which floats on the water. Traditional krathongs are made of the layers of the trunk of a banana tree or a spider lily plant. Now, many people use krathongs of baked bread which disintegrate in the water and feed the fish. A krathong is decorated with elaborately folded banana leaves, incense sticks, and a candle. A small coin is sometimes included as an offering to the river spirits. On the night of the full moon, Thais launch their krathong on a river, canal or a pond, making a wish as they do so.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People float their krathongs in a small pool on Loy Krathong at Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. Loy Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. Loy means 'to float', while krathong refers to the usually lotus-shaped container which floats on the water. Traditional krathongs are made of the layers of the trunk of a banana tree or a spider lily plant. Now, many people use krathongs of baked bread which disintegrate in the water and feed the fish. A krathong is decorated with elaborately folded banana leaves, incense sticks, and a candle. A small coin is sometimes included as an offering to the river spirits. On the night of the full moon, Thais launch their krathong on a river, canal or a pond, making a wish as they do so.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People pray during Loy Krathong ceremonies at Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. Loy Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. Loy means 'to float', while krathong refers to the usually lotus-shaped container which floats on the water. Traditional krathongs are made of the layers of the trunk of a banana tree or a spider lily plant. Now, many people use krathongs of baked bread which disintegrate in the water and feed the fish. A krathong is decorated with elaborately folded banana leaves, incense sticks, and a candle. A small coin is sometimes included as an offering to the river spirits. On the night of the full moon, Thais launch their krathong on a river, canal or a pond, making a wish as they do so.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People light the candles and incense on their krathongs before placing them in the Chao Phraya River on Loy Krathong at Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. Loy Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. Loy means 'to float', while krathong refers to the usually lotus-shaped container which floats on the water. Traditional krathongs are made of the layers of the trunk of a banana tree or a spider lily plant. Now, many people use krathongs of baked bread which disintegrate in the water and feed the fish. A krathong is decorated with elaborately folded banana leaves, incense sticks, and a candle. A small coin is sometimes included as an offering to the river spirits. On the night of the full moon, Thais launch their krathong on a river, canal or a pond, making a wish as they do so.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People light the candles and incense on their krathongs before placing them in the Chao Phraya River on Loy Krathong at Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. Loy Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. Loy means 'to float', while krathong refers to the usually lotus-shaped container which floats on the water. Traditional krathongs are made of the layers of the trunk of a banana tree or a spider lily plant. Now, many people use krathongs of baked bread which disintegrate in the water and feed the fish. A krathong is decorated with elaborately folded banana leaves, incense sticks, and a candle. A small coin is sometimes included as an offering to the river spirits. On the night of the full moon, Thais launch their krathong on a river, canal or a pond, making a wish as they do so.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Novice monks during Loy Krathong ceremonies at Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. Loy Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. Loy means 'to float', while krathong refers to the usually lotus-shaped container which floats on the water. Traditional krathongs are made of the layers of the trunk of a banana tree or a spider lily plant. Now, many people use krathongs of baked bread which disintegrate in the water and feed the fish. A krathong is decorated with elaborately folded banana leaves, incense sticks, and a candle. A small coin is sometimes included as an offering to the river spirits. On the night of the full moon, Thais launch their krathong on a river, canal or a pond, making a wish as they do so.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People light the candles and incense on their krathongs before placing them in the Chao Phraya River on Loy Krathong at Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. Loy Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. Loy means 'to float', while krathong refers to the usually lotus-shaped container which floats on the water. Traditional krathongs are made of the layers of the trunk of a banana tree or a spider lily plant. Now, many people use krathongs of baked bread which disintegrate in the water and feed the fish. A krathong is decorated with elaborately folded banana leaves, incense sticks, and a candle. A small coin is sometimes included as an offering to the river spirits. On the night of the full moon, Thais launch their krathong on a river, canal or a pond, making a wish as they do so.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People light the candles and incense on their krathongs before placing them in the Chao Phraya River on Loy Krathong at Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. Loy Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. Loy means 'to float', while krathong refers to the usually lotus-shaped container which floats on the water. Traditional krathongs are made of the layers of the trunk of a banana tree or a spider lily plant. Now, many people use krathongs of baked bread which disintegrate in the water and feed the fish. A krathong is decorated with elaborately folded banana leaves, incense sticks, and a candle. A small coin is sometimes included as an offering to the river spirits. On the night of the full moon, Thais launch their krathong on a river, canal or a pond, making a wish as they do so.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Women light the candles and incense on their krathong before placing them in the Chao Phraya River on Loy Krathong at Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. Loy Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. Loy means 'to float', while krathong refers to the usually lotus-shaped container which floats on the water. Traditional krathongs are made of the layers of the trunk of a banana tree or a spider lily plant. Now, many people use krathongs of baked bread which disintegrate in the water and feed the fish. A krathong is decorated with elaborately folded banana leaves, incense sticks, and a candle. A small coin is sometimes included as an offering to the river spirits. On the night of the full moon, Thais launch their krathong on a river, canal or a pond, making a wish as they do so.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman lights the candles on her krathong before placing it in the Chao Phraya River on Loy Krathong at Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. Loy Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. Loy means 'to float', while krathong refers to the usually lotus-shaped container which floats on the water. Traditional krathongs are made of the layers of the trunk of a banana tree or a spider lily plant. Now, many people use krathongs of baked bread which disintegrate in the water and feed the fish. A krathong is decorated with elaborately folded banana leaves, incense sticks, and a candle. A small coin is sometimes included as an offering to the river spirits. On the night of the full moon, Thais launch their krathong on a river, canal or a pond, making a wish as they do so.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A man tries to light a Khom Loi lantern  during Loy Krathong at Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. The lanterns are a part of the Loy Krathong tradition in northern Thailand, and are becoming popular in Bangkok. But authorities don't allow their use in Bangkok because of the fire danger. They try to stop people from launching the lanterns in Bangkok. Loy Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. Loy means 'to float', while krathong refers to the usually lotus-shaped container which floats on the water. Traditional krathongs are made of the layers of the trunk of a banana tree or a spider lily plant. Now, many people use krathongs of baked bread which disintegrate in the water and feed the fish. A krathong is decorated with elaborately folded banana leaves, incense sticks, and a candle. A small coin is sometimes included as an offering to the river spirits. On the night of the full moon, Thais launch their krathong on a river, canal or a pond, making a wish as they do so.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People try to light a Khom Loi lantern  during Loy Krathong at Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. The lanterns are a part of the Loy Krathong tradition in northern Thailand, and are becoming popular in Bangkok. But authorities don't allow their use in Bangkok because of the fire danger. They try to stop people from launching the lanterns in Bangkok. Loy Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. Loy means 'to float', while krathong refers to the usually lotus-shaped container which floats on the water. Traditional krathongs are made of the layers of the trunk of a banana tree or a spider lily plant. Now, many people use krathongs of baked bread which disintegrate in the water and feed the fish. A krathong is decorated with elaborately folded banana leaves, incense sticks, and a candle. A small coin is sometimes included as an offering to the river spirits. On the night of the full moon, Thais launch their krathong on a river, canal or a pond, making a wish as they do so.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People try to light a Khom Loi lantern  during Loy Krathong at Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. The lanterns are a part of the Loy Krathong tradition in northern Thailand, and are becoming popular in Bangkok. But authorities don't allow their use in Bangkok because of the fire danger. They try to stop people from launching the lanterns in Bangkok. Loy Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. Loy means 'to float', while krathong refers to the usually lotus-shaped container which floats on the water. Traditional krathongs are made of the layers of the trunk of a banana tree or a spider lily plant. Now, many people use krathongs of baked bread which disintegrate in the water and feed the fish. A krathong is decorated with elaborately folded banana leaves, incense sticks, and a candle. A small coin is sometimes included as an offering to the river spirits. On the night of the full moon, Thais launch their krathong on a river, canal or a pond, making a wish as they do so.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People try to light a Khom Loi lantern  during Loy Krathong at Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. The lanterns are a part of the Loy Krathong tradition in northern Thailand, and are becoming popular in Bangkok. But authorities don't allow their use in Bangkok because of the fire danger. They try to stop people from launching the lanterns in Bangkok. Loy Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. Loy means 'to float', while krathong refers to the usually lotus-shaped container which floats on the water. Traditional krathongs are made of the layers of the trunk of a banana tree or a spider lily plant. Now, many people use krathongs of baked bread which disintegrate in the water and feed the fish. A krathong is decorated with elaborately folded banana leaves, incense sticks, and a candle. A small coin is sometimes included as an offering to the river spirits. On the night of the full moon, Thais launch their krathong on a river, canal or a pond, making a wish as they do so.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A Khom Loi lantern burns on the ground after it floated up a few feet and then crashed back to earth while people try to light another Khom Loi lantern  during Loy Krathong at Wat Yannawa in Bangkok. The lanterns are a part of the Loy Krathong tradition in northern Thailand, and are becoming popular in Bangkok. But authorities don't allow their use in Bangkok because of the fire danger. They try to stop people from launching the lanterns in Bangkok. Loy Krathong takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. In the western calendar this usually falls in November. Loy means 'to float', while krathong refers to the usually lotus-shaped container which floats on the water. Traditional krathongs are made of the layers of the trunk of a banana tree or a spider lily plant. Now, many people use krathongs of baked bread which disintegrate in the water and feed the fish. A krathong is decorated with elaborately folded banana leaves, incense sticks, and a candle. A small coin is sometimes included as an offering to the river spirits. On the night of the full moon, Thais launch their krathong on a river, canal or a pond, making a wish as they do so.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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