Chiang Mai Festivals
Chiang Mai Loy Krathong program 2018
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Chiang Mai Loy Krathong program 2018
This is the official Chiang Mai Loy Krathong program as has been published by the Tourist Authority of Thailand (TAT) office in Chiang Mai. It is very similar to the program of 2017. There is no mention of the dates and time that it is allowed to release sky lanterns. Usually this would be allowed on November 22 and 23 from 1900 until 0100. We are waiting for official confirmation.
Sunday, November 4, 2018
Activity
Press conference for the Chiang Mai Loy Krathong Festival aka the Yee Peng Festival
Time
1700-1830
Place
Three Kings Monument
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Activity
Opening ceremony of lighting candle tray
Lanna thai dance performance
Lighting candle tray around city moat
Time
1800
1830
1930-2300
Place
Three Kings Monument
Three Kings Monument
All City Fortresses
Tuesday, November 20 – Friday November 23, 2018
Activity
Lighting candle tray to worship the Lord Buddha,
Lanna handicraft demonstration booths
Lighting candle tray around city moat
Time
1900-2300
1930-2300
Place
Three Kings Monument
Around the moat
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Activity
Opening ceremony for the Chiang Mai Yee Peng Festival
Yeepeng Kids contest
Time
1800
1900
Place
Thaphae Gate
Chiang Mai Municipality Office
Wednesday, November 21 – Thursday, November 22, 2018
Activity
Mister and Miss Yeepeng contest
Time
1900-2300
Place
Thaphae Gate
Thursday, November 22, 2018
Activity
Worshipping rituals for house spirits, the White pagoda and the Ping River
Kratong Making Contest
Floating the candelit Krathong down the Ping River
Time
0800 – 1030
0900-1500
1900-2200
Place
Chiang Mai Municipality Office Sri Khong Pier
Chiang Mai Municipality Office
Chiang Mai Municipality Office
Thursday, November 22 – Friday, November 23, 2018
Activity
Traditional Lanna Dance Performances
Time
1900-2200
Place
Chiang Mai Municipality Office
Friday, November 23, 2018
Activity
Grand Krathong Parade contest that parades across the city
Firework displays in honor of his Majesty the King
Time
1900-2300
1930-2130
Place
Thaphae Gate – Chiang Mai Municipality
Chiang Mai Buddhist Society
Tuesday, November 20 – Saturday, November 24, 2018
Activity
The great Tang Tham Luang sermon, candle tray decoration
and other ceremonies
Time
1600-2000
Place
Jed Lin Temple
Wednesday, November 21 – Friday, November 23, 2018
Activity
The great Tang Tham Luang sermon, candle tray decoration 0900-2200
and other ceremonies
Time
0900-2200
Place
Wednesday, November 21 – Friday, November 23, 2018
Activity
Anti-alcohol stage with musical performances
Time
1800-2400
Place
The First Church of Chiang Mai, Nawarat Bridge
