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October 29, 2007 4:45pm
Subscribe [0]#1 / Oct 29, 2007 4:45pm
Just to know
How many holidays until the last day of 2007??
Here in Brazil
November 2 = Finados (Dead). Will be on Friday 😊
November 15 = Proclamação da República Day that Brazil became a Republic (no more king). Will be on Thursday :coolsmile:
November 20 = Dia da consciência negra (only in São Paulo city, day of black conscience)
December 24/31 = Lenon music “And so Merry Chirstmas, and a Happy New Year, bla bla bla”
November is a good month. Oh yes!!!
#2 / Oct 29, 2007 11:47pm
Thailand - The Land of Smiles
Loy Krathong - November 24th
Loy Krathong (sometimes spelt Loi Kratong) is celebrated in Thailand on the full moon of the twelfth lunar month, which normally falls in November.
On this evening after dark people will go to their local lake or waterway and float specially made baskets onto the water. The baskets are traditionally made from the bark of a banana tree with banana leafs and flowers as decoration, although in recent times polystyrene is used as the base. Also on the float will be a candle and three incense sticks.
In Thai loy means float and krathong is the name given to the small raft/basket.
When someone is ready to float their Krathong they will light the incense sticks and candles and offer small prayers before releasing the Krathong. People will sometimes include cuttings from their nails and hair on the float.
The act of floating the Krathong on the water and watching it drift away symbolises bad luck and other negative aspects of ones self and life floating away from them, and therefore having good luck for the coming year.
H.M the Kings Birthday (Fathers’ Day) - December 5th
On this day Thai people celebrate the birthday of the worlds longest reigning king, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
This day which falls on the 5th December is a national holiday, and is also celebrated as Fathers Day, as the King is considered by Thai people to be the father of Thailand.
Thais take the time to pay their respects to their King. People will often decorate their houses with flags and banners, say prayers, and generally celebrate the greatness of their King, Rama IX of the Chakri Dynasty.
Christmas - December 21st for a couple of weeks!
Time to dig out my swimming costume and head for a palm tree beach:)