Loy Kratong
GVI volunteers had the opportunity to enjoy one of Thailand's amazing festivals. Every year, the full moon in November marks the Loy Kratong festival. This festival honors the water in rivers, canals and the sea by creating ornate floating devices called "kratongs" from banana trunks and leaves and colorful flowers. In the evening of the full moon families, friends and individuals head to their local water way with their kratongs. They light the incense and candle in the middle of the kratong and float it in the water. Tradition has it that if the candle stays lit as the kratong travels out of eyesight, your wish will come true. 
The GVI team had the honor of learning to make their very own kratongs, taught by the local librarians and teachers at the Ao Luk Non-Formal Education Center,
GVI's local partner organization. In the evening they all went to the temple together where they joined the community in releasing their kratongs in the river.
It was a great opportunity to experience local Thai culture.
The GVI team had the honor of learning to make their very own kratongs, taught by the local librarians and teachers at the Ao Luk Non-Formal Education Center,
GVI's local partner organization. In the evening they all went to the temple together where they joined the community in releasing their kratongs in the river.It was a great opportunity to experience local Thai culture.
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