The Light of Lanna: Phang Pratheep
As the sun sets, we invite you to join our traditional Lanna candle-lighting ceremony. These small, glowing clay lamps are called Phang Pratheep. In Northern Thai culture, lighting these earthen candles during the Yi Peng festival is a sacred way to show gratitude, honor protective spirits, and illuminate your life. It is believed that the warm glow of the Phang Pratheep brings wisdom, intelligence, and a bright, prosperous future
The Magic of Loy Krathong
The Meaning of the Lanterns
Celebrated under the full moon of the 12th lunar month, Loy Krathong is the beautiful Thai tradition of floating decorated baskets (krathongs) onto the water. Hand-crafted from natural banana leaves, flowers, incense, and a candle, releasing your krathong is a deeply meaningful experience. It is a time to thank the Water Goddess, Phra Mae Khongkha, wash away the past year's negative energy, and make your wishes for the year ahead.
In Northern Thailand's Lanna tradition, releasing a sky lantern (khom loi) is a profound act of letting go. As your lantern joins hundreds of others in the night sky, it carries away the past year's worries, misfortune, and negative energy. Rooted in local Buddhist beliefs, this "12th month full moon" festival is a beautiful moment to make merit, send your wishes to the heavens, and invite wisdom and good fortune into your new year.