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Festival of Thailand
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In
Chiang Mai, an unusual part of the Loi Krathong
celebration is the Yi Peng Festival or the ritual of the
lighted balloon. After a day of merit-making, the people
launch colourful hot air paper balloons into the sky,
bearing their troubles away. In the evening, all homes
and shops are decorated with beautiful lanterns. Later,
traditional Krathongs are also floated on the river and
other waterways.