Full moon dinner cruise

Loi Krathong is one of the most popular festivals of Thailand celebrated annually on the Full Moon night of the Twelfth Lunar Month. It takes place after the rainy season is over and there is a high water level all over the country.

” Loi ” means “to float ” and a ” Krathong ” is a lotus-shaped vessel made of banana leaves. The Krathong contains a candle, three joss-sticks, some flowers and coins. In fact, the festival is of Brahmin origin in which people show gratitude to the Goddess of water, who provides life-sustaining water to nourish their lives. Thus, by moonlight, people light the candles and joss-sticks, make a wish and launch their Krathongs onto canals, rivers or even small ponds in an act to pay respect to the goddess. It is believed that the Krathongs will carry sins and bad luck away. Indeed, it is the time to be joyful and happy as the sufferings are floated away.

In Bangkok, most of the festivities take place along the Chaophraya River.

Come and enjoy the Loi Krathong night in Bangkok dinner cruise.

Loi krathong Night Dinner Cruise ’s Itinerary;

(Pier 1 and Pier 2)
18:45 hrs. Check in at River City Pier. Then, board Thai Style River Cruise. Welcome on board by our charming staff.
19:00 hrs. Depart from the Pier, Welcome drink will be served. Enjoy Loi Krathong Night along Chao Phraya River. A delicious dinner is served while you watch the beautiful scenery on both side of The Choa Phraya River. Cruise up to Rama VIII bridge, the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun), Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha Temple (Wat Prakaew)
19:45 hrs. Thai Classical Dance or live band show will be performed.
20:45 hrs. Time to float your Krathong onto Chao Praya River.
21:00 hrs. Arrive at River City Pier

Note: this program above is for the Loi Krathong festival in 2007. Please contact the tour operator for the itinerary in 2008.

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