Yi Peng 2023 November 27 th Or 28 th 2023ġ5:30 – Make your way to the Meeting Point at Maya Shopping Mall (Fountain area) for the Yi Peng festival.ġ5:30 – Gather at the meeting point and get ready to be transferred to the enchanting venue.ġ6:30-18:30 – Arrive at the Venue and present your e-ticket on your mobile device. Immerse yourself in the captivating traditions of Loy Krathong, as you float your Krathong on the river and release a sky lantern, symbolizing your wishes and hopes for prosperity and blessings in the new year.ĬHIANG MAI CAD KHOM LOY SKY LANTERN FESTIVAL Sky lanterns are released as a form of worship to Ket Kaew Chulamaneed, the relic of the Lord Buddha, believed to reside in the heavens. Additionally, lighting lanterns and making wishes for good fortune in the coming year is a common practice during this festival. Participants float their Krathongs on the river, symbolizing the act of letting go and offering gratitude to the water goddess. The festival holds great reverence for the Goddess of Water, and it is a time for paying respects to her. The belief is that by placing these items in the Krathong, grudges and bad luck will be washed away when released down the river. These boats are beautifully decorated with leaves, incense, candles, flowers, and sometimes even personal items like strands of hair, nail and toenail clippings, or strips of old cloth. Joseph Church Guam Facebook page.Loy Krathong, derived from “Loy” meaning “to float” and “Krathong” referring to a small handcrafted boat made from a banana trunk, is a significant festival celebrated in Thailand. The festival will be live-streamed via the St. Festivities launched in March 2020, however, in light of pandemic restrictions have been extended. Joseph Church continues celebrating its 340th Jubilee Anniversary. Unclaimed lanterns will be collected by the Inalåhan Mayor’s Office. Participants are asked to observe their lanterns and, upon conclusion of the festival, collect them before leaving. By giving support to this very noble act, we also build our faith as a community, because each person has the opportunity to share their resources for the common good.” “The proceeds will be used to replace the air conditioning units in our church. “The Memorial Floating Lantern Festival is an act of love and reverence for our deceased loved ones,” Anore said. Lanterns may be personalized and decorated in the spirit of departed loved ones. Purchases may also be made after Mass this weekend at 6 p.m. The lanterns are $20 each and available at the Parish Office during the following office hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 9 a.m. In support of the parish, participants are encouraged to purchase lanterns from the Parish Office. The occasion also reminds us of our own mortality and the pilgrimage we are making to our eternal home.” “Their death deepens our love and intimacy through continued prayers for them. “All Souls’ Day reminds us that our relationships with our departed loved ones never end, even when they die,” said Father Joseph Anore, pastor of St. Those with flu-like symptoms are asked to stay home and seek medical attention. Participants are required to adhere to COVID-19 safety measures: washing and sanitizing their hands, observing 6-foot social distance and wearing a mask at all times. Joseph Church on Tuesday, at approximately 6:30 p.m. The festival will take place after the 5:30 p.m. Joseph Church is pleased to invite the island to the Second Memorial Floating Lantern Festival taking place after the commemoration of All Souls’ Day on November 2, 2021, at the Inalåhan Pool. Inalåhan floating lantern festival (file photo)Īs part of 340th Jubilee Anniversary festivities, the faithful community of St.
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