Festival Essay
Loy Krathong as living culture
loi kra-thong mai chai phiang phi-thee loi sing mai dee long nam
Loy Krathong is not merely a rite of floating away misfortune
tae yang pen oh-kaat tee chum-chon maa ruam gan khao-rop mae nam lae thop thuan khwaam ga-dtan-yuu
It is also a chance for a community to honor the river and reflect on gratitude
hak jat doi mai kham neung theung kha-ya nai khlong pra-phee-nee aat glaai pen phaa-ra khong sing waet-lom
If it is held without regard for canal waste, the tradition may become an environmental burden
dang nan khwaam ngaam khong ngaan thet-sa-gaan tong khuu gap khwaam rap phit chop
Beauty in a festival must therefore go together with responsibility
Vocabulary hints
- ลอยกระทง
- พิธี
- ชุมชน
- สิ่งแวดล้อม
- ความรับผิดชอบ
Check your understanding
Optional — pick an answer, then reveal the keys.
1. Loy Krathong is also a chance for the community to do what?
2. What must festival beauty go together with?
3. What does the author emphasize about the festival?