Yi Peng
LocationThailand (Chiang Mai)
WhenNovember
AttendanceMillions
About Yi Peng
Thousands of paper lanterns released into the night sky. Coincides with Loy Krathong, the water lantern festival. Creates a surreal floating lights effect. Held in Chiang Mai in northern Thailand. The lanterns symbolize letting go of worries and misfortune. Some lanterns are 2 meters tall.
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