DELHI

quite a sight seeing thousands of these bringing the river
alive in a different way. This festival is also celebrated in
other regions of Thailand.
These festivals have been celebrated for time immemorial,
with different theories about their history. These may have
originated from Buddhist festivities in the past, or inspired
from the Hindu festival of lights, Diwali. In both cases, the
linkages to India are strong, where both these religions
originated.
Head to Chiang Mai anytime, but especially so during
these festivals. Plan in advance - hotels and flights can be a
problem with the rush of visitors.
Hot air lanters
(Khome Loy)
being released in
Chiang Mai
Fire dancer
during a parade
during the Yi
Peng festival