{"id":2849,"date":"2016-09-25T04:08:57","date_gmt":"2016-09-25T04:08:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/?p=2849"},"modified":"2016-10-05T01:10:13","modified_gmt":"2016-10-05T01:10:13","slug":"the-schedule-of-chiang-mai-yee-peng-festival-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laofree.com\/?p=2849","title":{"rendered":"The schedule of Chiang Mai Yee Peng Festival 2016 Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/c11.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2859\"><br \/>\n<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/c12.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2860\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2860\" src=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/c12.jpg\" alt=\"c12\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Main activities 13-15 Nov\u00a02016 and The lanterns will be allowed to be released at night of 14 , 15 Nov 2016<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/C5.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2850\"><br \/>\n<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/c1.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2851\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2851\" src=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/c1.jpg\" alt=\"c1\" width=\"960\" height=\"716\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Thai Festival is held all over the country, but there are particularly beautiful celebrations held in Chiang Mai, Ayutthaya and Sukhothai,<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/c4.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2854\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2854\" src=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/c4.jpg\" alt=\"c4\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>where the celebrations take place over several days. Celebrations are now held throughout Thailand including Bangkok, Phuket and Pattaya, as well as parts of Myanmar (Shan State) and Laos.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/c2.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2852\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2852\" src=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/c2.jpg\" alt=\"c2\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Lanna Lantern Lighting \u00a07pm \u2013 Pan Tao Temple<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In 2016, the full moon falls on <strong>Tuesday, 15 November 2016<\/strong>, but in many places (including Chiang Mai) the main celebration will be from Monday, 14 November to Wednesday, 16 November, 2016<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/c9.jpeg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2857\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2857\" src=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/c9.jpeg\" alt=\"c9\" width=\"463\" height=\"347\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Yi Peng Festival \u201cLoi Krathong\u201d 2016 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Event Schedule \u2013 Chiang Mai, Thailand<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Saturday, November 12th<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nOpening Ceremony for Traditional Worshiping Ritual in Chiang Mai<br \/>\n6pm \u2013 Three Kings Monument Plaza<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Saturday, November 12th thru Tuesday, November 15th<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nTraditional Candle Lighting for Worshiping<br \/>\n7pm to 11pm \u2013 All City Gates (Chang Phueak Gate, Chiang Mai Gate, Tha Phae Gate, Suan Dok Gate) and around town.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Saturday, November 12th thru Friday, November 18th<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nLantern Decoration and Lighting<br \/>\n7pm to 12am \u2013 Three Kings Monument Plaza, Tha Phae Gate, Chiang Mai Municipal Building<br \/>\nFloating Krathong Release for Everyone (Release your Krathong)<br \/>\n7pm to 12am \u2013 Ping River, City Moat, Canals<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Sunday, November 13th<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nOpening Ceremony \u201c2016 Chiang Mai Yi Peng Festival\u201d<br \/>\n6:30pm to 7pm \u2013 Tha Phae Gate<br \/>\n25th Night Barzzar Lantern Procession Contest<br \/>\n7pm to 10pm \u2013 Tha Phae Gate to Pan Tip Plaza<br \/>\nYi Peng Kids Contest<br \/>\n7pm to 10pm \u2013 Chiang Mai Municipal Building<br \/>\n\u201cHistory of Yi Peng in Chiang Mai\u201d Traditional Performance<br \/>\n8pm to 10pm \u2013 Floating Stage on Ping River across from Chiang Mai Municipal Building<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Sunday, November 13th and Monday, Novemeber 14th<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nTraditional Lanna Performance \u2013 Musical Concert and more<br \/>\n6pm to 8pm \u2013 Floating Stage on Ping River across from Chiang Mai Municipal Building<\/p>\n<p>Miss Yi Peng Beauty Contest<br \/>\n6pm to 12midnight \u2013 Tha Phae Gate<br \/>\nAnti-Alcohol Campaign \u2013 Music Stage<br \/>\n6pm to 12midnight \u2013 The First Church of Chiang Mai and Nawarat Bridge<br \/>\nGreat Sermon \u201cTang Tham Luang,\u201d Maze Decoration and Candle-tray Decoration for Pagodas worshiping.<br \/>\n9am to 10pm \u2013 Loke Molee Temple<br \/>\nSaint Sirimangala Worshiping Ritual<br \/>\n10am to 11pm \u2013 Chiang Mai Buddhist Society @ Wat Phra Doi Suthep<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Sunday, November 13th thru Tuesday, November 15th<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nPratu Pa (welcome gate for whom returning from forest) Decoration Contest<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">All Day<\/span> <\/strong>\u2013 Temples and Municipal Communities<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Monday, November 14th (Full Moon)<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nWorshiping Ritual to House of Spirits, White Pagoda and Ping River<br \/>\n8:09am to 10:30am \u2013 Chiang Mai Municipal Building and Srikhong Temple\u2019s pier<br \/>\nLantern Contest and Fancy Lantern Release<br \/>\n9am to 12pm \u2013 Chiang Mai Municipal Building<br \/>\nHandmade Krathong Contest<br \/>\n9am to 12pm \u2013 Chiang Mai Municipal Building<br \/>\nKrathong Sai \u2013 The Ritual of Placing Krathon\u2019s into Rivers, Streams and Canals<br \/>\n7pm to 10pm \u2013 Official Spot in front of Chiang Mai Municipal Building at the Ping River<br \/>\n\u201cKHON\u201d Traditional Performance<br \/>\n8pm to 10pm \u2013 Floating Stage on Ping River across from Chiang Mai Municipal Building<br \/>\nLanna Lantern Lighting<br \/>\n7pm \u2013 Pan Tao Temple<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Tuesday, November 15th<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nThe Grand Krathong Procession Contest (for The Royal Trophy)<br \/>\n7pm to 11pm \u2013 Tha Phae Gate to Chiang Mai Municipal Building<br \/>\nFireworks Display in Honor of H.M. the King<br \/>\n8pm \u2013 Chiang Mai Municipal Building<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/c16.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2861\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2861\" src=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/c16.jpg\" alt=\"c16\" width=\"472\" height=\"354\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Overview<\/h2>\n<p>The dates change from year to year because the event is scheduled based on the 12th full moon of the Thai lunar calendar.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/c3.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2853\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2853\" src=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/c3.jpg\" alt=\"c3\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For this year it mean Loi Krathong will be held from November 13-15, the 14th being the night of the full moon, it being biggest night of the three day affair. Expect to see parades, beauty contests and maybe a riverboat race(s), plus various events all over town.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/c10.jpeg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2858\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2858\" src=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/c10.jpeg\" alt=\"c10\" width=\"450\" height=\"302\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Many events will not be formally announced or if they have, they may only been advertised in Thai, making it kind of a festival Easter Egg hunt for many. So, it just might be worth your time to take a walk around the old city square and see what materializes. Also, you might want to make your very own Krathong (banana leaf, flowers, candle and sparkler).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/c11.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2859\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2859\" src=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/c11.jpg\" alt=\"c11\" width=\"457\" height=\"333\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Inquire at your Guesthouse or Hotel, there are lots of classes and it could make it a more meaningful experience. Otherwise just buy one or do both, either way, no problem! Light the candle and get that sparkler going, say a prayer (Buddhist or whatever your faith) and let it float down the river. This is truly one of the main events in a country filled with amazing festivals. So don\u2019t miss this one!<\/p>\n<p><strong> Chiang Mai Yee Peng Festival 2016\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>At Night of 14 , 15 Nov 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/c17.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2855\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2855\" src=\"http:\/\/ifreedom.wwwss16.a2hosted.com\/travelthaiculture.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/c17-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"c17\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Main activities 13-15 Nov\u00a02016 and The lanterns will be allowed to be released at night of 14 , 15 Nov 2016 This Thai Festival is held all over the country, but there are particularly beautiful celebrations held in Chiang Mai, Ayutthaya and Sukhothai, &nbsp; where the celebrations take place over several days. 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