This is Thailand's loveliest festival when under the full moon, Thais float away onto rivers and waterways, Krathongs, small lotus-shaped banana-leaf boats containing a lighted candle, glowing incense, a flower and small coin to honour, it is believed, the water spirits, and to wash away the previous year's sins.
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A Beauty Queen Contest is an important part of the festival and for this occasion it is called "The Noppamas Queen Contest" นางนพมาศ Yes Books Store - History:Yes Books Store - Literature & Fiction: Yes Books Store - Mystery & Thrillers:Yes Books Store - Nonfiction:
