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Loy Kratong in Petaling Jaya

Last night on 15 of november 2008, I went to chetawan temple to see the Loy kratong ceremony that is held yearly. In Selangor, there are two place which they held loy kratong ceremony. This year, one is held in Wat chetawan Temple and one more in Tasik Metropolitan Kepong by PESILA (PERSATUAN SIAM KELANTAN).

Compared to last year ceremony, I think there are more people that join it this year… I manage to snap some photo to share.. This year, I mange to take more photo because my batteries is full…

People prepare for the monk to make blessing

monk bless the visitor

People pay attention to the monk

One of the handmade kratong

A monk holding a very nice kratong

People start to march from the temple to the lake

We can see that there are lots of people joining the loy kratong ceremony

Some view at the lake. People start to loy the krathong

There are lots of kratong in the lake... very beautiful view

Some people make a wish before they put the kratong in the water

I take the photo with flash on. Still able to see the beauty of the celebration

The light from the candle in the kratong is very bright

People watching their kratong from near the lake

Kratong in many shape and design in the lake

Btw,  there are some Klong Yao (long drum) team that head the march. they will play the klong Yao and sing. Some people will join them and dance… :) seem like they all have a good time enjoying themself.

Kloyng Yao near the lake

People do enjoy the klong yao

Even kids and teenage will take the opportunity to enjoy the klong yao song and music

better view on how they play the klong yao

The loy kratong ceremony is very grand in Thailand. However, from what I have heard, this year the celebration is not as grand as years ago as this year the sister of the King passed away and people is mouring over the loss.

Hopefully next time I will be able to visit the celebration in Thailand and share the photo with all of you here.

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