Happy Loi Krathong in Thailand!

Loi Krathong is the famous lantern festival in Thailand and happens on the night of the full moon of the 12th month of the Thai lunar calendar, which happens this year today (November 6th)!

Read more about the history and some some facts about the festival here: Five Things to Know About The Thai Lantern Festival, Loi Krathong

Our teachers are in the midst of celebrating the festival, by floating their “loi krathongs” into rivers or oceans near where they are currently living in Thailand. Loi Krathong translates roughly to floating lanterns, floating boats, or floating decorations.

Happy Loi Krathong!

Happy Loy Krathong my friends

A photo posted by Paulina Knotts (@pauleeeena) on Nov 11, 2014 at 7:46am PST

“To float a basket” #loikrathong #thaifestivals #theadventuresofalishankai @alishanieh A video posted by Kai Dionna (@simplyyykai) on Nov 11, 2014 at 7:45am PST

Happy Loi Krathong from Khuang Nai!

A photo posted by Michael Robinson (@mrob239) on Nov 11, 2014 at 6:37am PST

Happy Loy Krathong A photo posted by vaughan fountain (@vfount64) on Nov 11, 2014 at 7:44am PST

Loi Krathong with my students!

A photo posted by Elise Yoshioka (@yoshieli000) on Nov 11, 2014 at 10:00am PST

Happy Loi Krathong! My first Thai holiday! A photo posted by Stephanie Carozza (@scarozza) on Nov 11, 2014 at 5:49am PST

Loy Krathong! Today I got dressed up in a traditional Thai suit, walked in a parade, made 50 krathongs, and took a lot of pictures! #Thailand #loykrathong #love

A photo posted by thompsonbrittr (@thompsonbrittr) on Nov 11, 2014 at 8:36am PST

Watching my worries float away on the water. A photo posted by @blairannbg on Nov 11, 2014 at 7:09am PST

#tbt Happy Loy Krathong to everyone in Thailand, miss those faces

A photo posted by Emily Anne (@xxoem) on Nov 11, 2014 at 5:58am PST

Getting ready to release my krathong into the water #LoyKrathong A photo posted by Chandler Gelb (@chandlerbingg) on Nov 11, 2014 at 3:56am PST

More from Loy Krathong!! Top is during the parade with the director of Muangkae and lots of my coworkers! The other pictures are my krathong and my released krathong! #Thailand #love

A photo posted by thompsonbrittr (@thompsonbrittr) on Nov 11, 2014 at 9:02am PST

Well today was epic. It’s Loy Krathong in Thailand and I had the absolute honor of being in the holiday parade dressed in traditional Thai garb! Loy Krathong takes place during a full moon and Thais float a handmade krathong into the water and make a wish. It is a cleansing ritual and also pays respect to the water spirits. #thailand #parade #loykrathong #tradition #fullmoon #wanderlust #holiday #travel #teachabroad #pathumthani #selfie #didimentionihatepink A photo posted by Lauren (@xlau7enx) on Nov 11, 2014 at 3:31am PST

Loy Krathong festival in Sukhothai 🙂 @kaybee206

A photo posted by @katepiening on Nov 11, 2014 at 9:45am PST

Chaiyaphum does Loi Krathong! Not a day goes by where I’m not super touched by the heart and spirit here A photo posted by @alicornell11 on Nov 11, 2014 at 9:27am PST

Happy Loy Krathong Day!

A photo posted by @blairannbg on Nov 11, 2014 at 7:07am PST

Up up and away A photo posted by Charlotte Oddi (@charoddi) on Nov 11, 2014 at 7:53am PST

happy Loi Krathong, festival of floating baskets where we send flowers out into the river under a full moon

A photo posted by zozobinx (@zozobinx) on Nov 11, 2014 at 2:30am PST

Loy Krathong Day! A photo posted by @booboo_yup on Nov 11, 2014 at 1:35am PST

What is your favorite festival or holiday you’ve ever celebrated abroad? Comment below!