Yi Peng Lantern Pageant, celebrated in Thailand, is an annual occasion that takes place on the complete moon of the twelfth month of the normal Thai lunar calendar, which normally falls in November. The competition is characterised by the floating of lighted lanterns referred to as khom loi, that are made from rice paper and bamboo and are sometimes embellished with intricate designs and messages.
The competition has its roots within the historic animist beliefs of the Lanna individuals, who believed that the floating lanterns would carry their needs and prayers to the heavens. Immediately, the competition is a well-liked vacationer attraction and a serious cultural occasion in Thailand, with individuals from everywhere in the world coming to witness the spectacle of hundreds of lanterns floating within the night time sky.
