OFFICIAL MV นางนพมาศ | LOY KRATHONG FESTIVAL VIBE #UNESCO

The Festival of Lights has been a cornerstone of Asian culture for centuries. While many Asian countries have their own unique versions of this festival, Thailand’s "Loy Krathong" stands out with its own distinct traditions. Celebrated nationwide every November, According to the King Ramkhamhaeng Inscription (Pillar 1)] Side 2, lines 14-15 (1279 AD-1299 AD) and The painting of “Krathong” / “Kom Loy” (Sukhothai floating lantern) Loy Krathong dates back to the Sukhothai period. Similar traditions are also found in nearby regions with Tai cultural influences, such as Laos, Shan State in Myanmar, Kelantan Kedah in Malaysia, and Xishuangbanna in China, though they vary in name and style. The Significance of Lady Noppamas and Buddhism Lady Noppamas (Nang Noppamas) is a legendary figure believed to have lived during the 14th-century Sukhothai era. According to legend, she created a lotus-shaped offering adorned with a candle and intricate fruit carvings to capture the attention of King. This became the first "Krathong." Captivated by her creation, the devoutly Buddhist king established the tradition as a holiday to honor the Buddha on the full moon night of the twelfth lunar month. During the Ayutthaya period, the festival was documented by Simon de la Loubère, who led a French embassy to Siam in 1687. In his records, he described "An Illumination on the Waters, and another on the Land," detailing the religious and royal displays of the Siamese people. Today, Loy Krathong in Thailand is deeply rooted in ancient beliefs and literature, such as the story of Lady Noppamas, Buddhist devotion, and reverence for the Goddess of Water. It is a time to forgive, let go of past grievances, and literally launch new hopes into the universe. #ลอยกระทง #LoyKrathongFestival #Sukhothai Kingdom