Garden International School (GIS) celebrated one of Thailand’s most memorable festivals in style.
On November 28, students and staff dressed in traditional Thai costumes to mark Loy Krathong.
In the morning, students sat and made their own krathong before floating it in a pool. After lunch, students staged a variety of Thai shows that included a display of Muay Thai boxing, traditional Thai dancing and ‘sword’ fighting. The event ended with teachers, students and parents taking part in a traditional Loy Krathong dance.
Let me help. A young GIS students gets help with their Krathong.
The Thai department did a great job in staging another memorable day to help mark this important festival.
Krathongs are small vessels that are made from banana leaf. Incense sticks and candles are then placed on the krathong, which is then floated on water.
The aim is to pay respects to the water spirits, release any sins from the previous year and to wish for good luck.
GIS is based in Ban Chang near Pattaya. For more, visit www.gardenrayong.com.
A display of Muay Thai boxing is one of the highlights.
Ready to set sail.
Primary students from GIS put on a great show.
Students re-enact a scene from Thai history to tell the story of Loy Krathong.
