Sunday, January 29, 2012

Festival of Lanterns - a dream that will come true

one day I HAVE to go to Chiang Mai, Thailand during the Festival of Lanterns (Loi Krathong). it "takes place on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar" (November ish).
it would be like a Tangled moment brought to life and a dream come true!
"To set the scene, hundreds of locals and visitors gather on the banks of the Ping River, each with a lantern adorned with a message or a wish with a candle placed inside. On the count of three the crowd let go of their insecurities, hopes and dreams – whatever these may be, and release their lanterns up to the sky.
The tradition is rooted in the idea that people would sacrifice their time to design and create beautiful lanterns only to release them up to one of three Brahmin Gods – Pra I-Suan, Pra Narai, and Pra Prom, in the hope that the bright light would lead them from darkness to more prosperous times." http://www.chiangmai.bangkok.com/attractions/loy-kratong.htm#ixzz1kpqEDE9L
can you even imagine what it would be like? the magic? the excitement? the love? the energy? oh my garage door! I'm sure it isn't quite like the New Year's gathering in New York and it would be a different energy than a Superbowl game or anything like that. no... I think it would be something along the lines of a spiritual uplifting moment. to write down your "insecurities, hopes, and dreams" then to let them go and watch them until they are no longer within eyesight... I WILL witness that one day and I can't wait :)






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