This video will transport you to the spectacular Yi Peng festival, and it might just be better than actually being there.
This beautiful Thai festival of lights is aΒ spiritual, ancient and sacred affair that invites new beginnings via spiritual cleansing, and its culmination into a spectacular show that people come to watch from around the world. Attendees converge to release the khom roi (lit lanterns) into the night sky, forming a stunning display of lights.
During this key ritual, krathong, orΒ small floating vessels made from banana stalks decorated with incense, offerings, flowers and candles are released into rivers and other water bodies. The festival includesΒ parades, musical performances, traditional dances, beauty pageants, lantern-making contests, andΒ of course, a whole lot of amazing food!
Here’s the video by videographerΒ Nathan Bartling: