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Copyright: Frisco Daniel (tico_tic)
![Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 77 W: 28 N: 87]](http://i1.trekearth.com/misc/g-s-g.gif) (358) |
| Genre: People |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2007-12-14 |
| Categories: Ceremony, Event |
| Camera: Cannon Powershot A540 |
| Exposure: f/2.6, 1/8 seconds |
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| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2008-01-21 1:03 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
This shot was taken during the 8th Sauth-East Asia Union Misson (SAUM) Pathfinder Camporee held in Saraburi, Thailand. This activity was held on the 4th night of the camp fire where about 150 KOME LOYs where flown up into the air. This activity done doesn't have anything to do with the related Thai Buddhist celebration/ event, we flew it for another symbol of faith and hope for a brighter and promising future.
the event was dramatic and unforgetful as i describe it. while flying the lanterns, beautiful music was being played accompanying the crowds gathering to fly their heated lanterns... it was a wonderful scene to witness.
as for the name of this event, i pick out a passage from another site. read further for details-
Loy Krathong Festival
Written by Luke Thatkhao
“Loy” means to float in Thai. Alongside the floating vessels, decorative lanterns (Kome) also became part of this tradition. There are four different purposes for the Northern Thais to hang lanterns. They are for beauty, to pay respect to Buddha images, to make one’s home brighter, and for propitious reasons. The four main northern traditional Komes are: (1) Kome thuea (carrying lantern) or Kome gratai; (2) Kome kwaen (hanging lantern); (3) Kome paad (revolving lantern); and (4) Kome Loy (hot air floating lantern).
The Kome Loy is a drum-size lantern similar to a hot-air-balloon. It is made of lightweight rice paper to be able to float in the air, and in order to send it up, a method to heat the air is included by tying a small receptacle underneath the open section of the lantern. Oil is then placed with a cotton cloth. As the oil catches fire and burns, hot air quickly fills the lantern and it soon rises into the air.
The lighting and simultaneous setting off of the thousands of Kome Loy (or hot air balloons) began with the expected frenzy and excitement. The official announcer advised that wishes should be made before the kome loys were let go. The authorities’ attempts to have the huge crowd release their hot air balloons at the same time fell on many deaf ears. The air was filled with smoke and thousands of firecrackers exploded in the immediate vicinity. All these spectacular and mind boggling sights, sounds and sentiments defied all worldly descriptions as the dark sky completely filled with soft yellow lights sailing off into the heavens on the cool winds of the early winter season."
excerpt from
http://www.muantae.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=73 |
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