Dear readers,

I know that Loi Krathong falls on November 14, does anyone know about Yi Peng? As far as I know this is around the same time. I am in Chiang Mai and was wondering, where is the best place to be?

And can I really experience the celebration, so not just standing there as a tourist and taking pictures?

Regards,

Rianne

6 Responses to “Reader Question: When is Yi Peng Celebrated?”

  1. John Chiang Rai says up

    In the North they also call Loi Krathong Yi peng (Phasaa Nüa) and is indeed celebrated on November 14 this year, depending on the phase of the month. By the way, Chiangmai is a nice position to celebrate. If you click on the bottom link, you can hear the Düen Yi peng in the text.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UP1N2kYZ-Gc

    • John Chiang Rai says up

      In addition, the Yi peng comes from the Lanna culture and is celebrated with hundreds of lanterns / balloons that are released, while the Loi Krathong are small flotillas of light.

      • Rianne says up

        That's right, so I'd like to do both.
        I think it would be nice to experience, and a nice completion and new start :)

  2. Ron says up

    “we have the dates for 2016 Loy Krathong and Yee Peng Festival. It will be on 14 and 15 November 2016. The celebrations for both festivals are not limited for one day but three days”

    With a little google you will find that of course.

    • Rianne says up

      I had already looked on google, all I did not know that it coincided.
      I only found out later.

      Since this is the first time in my life that I'm going on vacation alone (and I've been on it for quite a few years already :)), I wanted to make sure, because I've already traveled a bit, but this is different , so to be on the safe side.

  3. Rianne says up

    thanks for the answers.

    I'll be in Chiang Mai then, so go find out where I can best be / connect, because I want to celebrate this.


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