Loy Krathong, the festival of lights, also known in Northern Thailand as Yee Peng, is an amazing festival to behold. In Chiang Mai the celebration and festivities last four days. In 2011, Loy Krathong begins on Tuesday, November 8th with events through Friday, November 11th. There are even a few pre-festivity events beginning on Sunday, November 6th.
Loy Krathong Schedule of Events, Chiang Mai 2012
Schedule of Yee Peng 2011 (Loy Krathong Festival) in Chiang Mai
- Nov. 8, 2011 Lantern Parade in the evening from Thapae Gate to Chang Klan Rd.
- Nov. 9-10, 2011 Miss Yee Peng Beauty Contest & Kiddy Contest
- Nov. 10, 2011 Floating Krathong Parade in the evening from Thapae Gate to Prai Sa Nee Rd. till Municipality Office (white Pagoda)
- Nov. 11, 2011 Big Krathong Parade in the evening from Thapae Gate to Prai Sa Nee Rd. till Municipality Office (white Pagoda)
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Yee Peng Muang Chiang Mai Nov. 8-11, 2011
- Press conference at 3 Kings Monument 18.00 – 19.30 6-Nov
- Yi Peng Lantern Sculptures display All day/night/ 6 Nov-15 Nov/Around the City
- Release Khom Fai All day/night/ 6 Nov-15 Nov/Chang Puak Gate
- International Lantern Festival Display All day/night/6 Nov-15 Nov/3 Kings Monument
- King’s Elephant sculpture exhibition All day/night/6 Nov-15 Nov/ Governors Residence
- Lantern display theme “Most beautiful city of culture” All day/night/6 Nov-15 Nov/Tha Pae Gate
- Thai country music & Northern songs contest 18.00 – 24.00 8/ 10/ 11Nov Municipality
- Opening ceremony of Yi Peng Festival 18.30 – 19.00 8Nov Tha Pae Gate
- Yi Peng Lantern Parade & Contest 19.00 – 22.00 8Nov Tha Pae Gate to Pantip Plaza
- Yi Peng Kids contest 19.00 – 24.00 9Nov Municipal Office
- Floating banana leaf Krathong contest All day 9/10/11Nov Around the moat 12.Floating Krathong contest All day 9/10/11Nov Around the moat
- Temple Gates decorations All day/night 9/10/11Nov Temples in the area
- Traditional Dharma Sermon, Rice Alms Giving & 09.00 – 22.00 9/10/11Nov Wat Lok Moli Traditional Khom Fai Contest
- Ceremony to preserve Northern culture & pay respects to Phra Sirimangkala 10.00 – 23.00 9/10/11Nov Buddha Satan
- Music talent show- alcohol free zone 18.00 – 24.00 9/10/11Nov On the river
- Traditional Lanna Khom Loy release 18.00 – 24.00 9/10/11Nov Iron Bridge
- Miss Yi Peng Beauty contest 18.00 – 24.00 9/10Nov Tha Pae Gate
- Dharma Sermon and ceremony for Yi Peng 06.00 – 20.00 10Nov Wat Chiang Man
- Worship ceremony to the spirit house, 08.09 – 10.30 10Nov Municipality, Sri Ping River & White Pagoda Khong Pier
- Khom Loy contest 09.00 – 12.00 10Nov Municipality
- Natural materials Krathong making contest 09.00 – 17.00 10Nov Municipality 23.Small Krathong Parade 19.00 – 23.00 10Nov Tha Pae Gate to Municipality
- 1,984 Khom Fai lanterns released to honor the Lord Buddha 21.59 – 22.30 10Nov City Bridges, Municipality
- Releasing Floating Krathong Sai (Krathong on a long line) 19.00 – 21.00 10/11Nov Front of Ping River
- Fireworks presentation for the H.M. the King 19.00 – 24.00 10/11Nov Front of Municipality
- Grand Loy Krathong Parade and King’s Cup Contest 18.00 – 24.00 11Nov Tha Pae Gate to Municipality
