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Yi Peng Festival

HIGHLIGHTS
Floating Lanterns, Lighting Phang Pratheep
DATE
31 Aug 2022 - 01 Nov 2022Add to Calendar 2022-08-31 00:00:00 2022-11-01 00:00:00 Title Description Location Centara Hotels and Resorts [email protected] UTC public

Yi Peng is the lantern festival which is annually celebrated on the same day alongside the Loy Krathong Festival in Chiang Mai. The word “Yi Peng” is derived from the Northern Thai language: Yi means the second month while Peng is referred to a full moon. In this festival of lights, many people launch lanterns into the full moon sky as they believe this will wipe away all sadness and unfortunate things. It is also considered as a ritual to worship the Buddha and a way to make a wish for good fortune in the new year.


Best places to experience Yi Peng


In Chiang Mai, there are numerous places for celebrating the Yi Peng Festival. The most famous one is Phan Tao Temple. At this ancient temple, besides launching lanterns, the outstanding traditional activity that visitors should not miss is lighting Phang Pratheep (small round candle in a baked clay display) as an oblation of Buddhism. Apart from the dazzling magnificence of thousands of flickering Phang Pratheep, Phan Tao Temple also features art and culture exhibition. The temple is only 2 minutes from the Mueang Chiang Mai District by car. 

 

Yi Peng Festival

 

The other famous place is Nawarat Bridge which is about 7 minutes from Tha Phae Gate by car. Every year a lot of people, especially young people, gather together and release floating lanterns. You can also enjoy a free concert at the nearby outdoor area.
 

Yi Peng Festival
Yi Peng Festival
LOCATION
Chiang Mai Khum Phaya Resort & Spa Centara Boutique Collection
31 Aug 2022 - 01 Nov 2022Add to Calendar 2022-08-31 00:00:00 2022-11-01 00:00:00 Title Description Location Centara Hotels and Resorts [email protected] UTC public

Yi Peng is the lantern festival which is annually celebrated on the same day alongside the Loy Krathong Festival in Chiang Mai. The word “Yi Peng” is derived from the Northern Thai language: Yi means the second month while Peng is referred to a full moon. In this festival of lights, many people launch lanterns into the full moon sky as they believe this will wipe away all sadness and unfortunate things. It is also considered as a ritual to worship the Buddha and a way to make a wish for good fortune in the new year.


Best places to experience Yi Peng


In Chiang Mai, there are numerous places for celebrating the Yi Peng Festival. The most famous one is Phan Tao Temple. At this ancient temple, besides launching lanterns, the outstanding traditional activity that visitors should not miss is lighting Phang Pratheep (small round candle in a baked clay display) as an oblation of Buddhism. Apart from the dazzling magnificence of thousands of flickering Phang Pratheep, Phan Tao Temple also features art and culture exhibition. The temple is only 2 minutes from the Mueang Chiang Mai District by car. 

 

Yi Peng Festival

 

The other famous place is Nawarat Bridge which is about 7 minutes from Tha Phae Gate by car. Every year a lot of people, especially young people, gather together and release floating lanterns. You can also enjoy a free concert at the nearby outdoor area.