most charming of all Thai festivals; the custom of placing handmade floats decorated with flowers and candles on waterways goes back over 700 years to Sukhothai period. In the north “Yee Peng” is celebrated for two nights under the full moon. As the moon rise on the second night, a procession of beautiful maidens and floats parades through the city of Chiang Mai to the Mae Ping River. On November 23 - 25, 2007
Mae Ping River
24th - 25th November On 24th November, there will be a parade of light and sound boats on the Ping River. Citylife recommends you head for the Municipality office near the U.S. Consulate to see the parade. The Municipality office will also organise a big kratong parade contest on 25th November and a kom yi-peng contest on 24th November. All activities will be held during 6 p.m. to midnight every day. During 24th - 25th, visitors will also see an array of fireworks in the skies and traditional Lanna kratong in the river from 9 p.m. to midnight. There will also be competitions of local water sports such as diving, boat racing and more in the Ping River from 9 a.m. onwards.
Night Bazaar and Pantip Plaza
21st - 23rd November 6 p.m. - 10 pm Exhibition and workshop
- Exhibition and work shop on tung (Lanna flags) and kom loy (lanterns) from professionals who live in Chiang Mai, at Pantip Plaza.
- Art & culture show, exhibition on kom yi-peng, and more at The Pavilion, Night Bazaar.
22nd November 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.: Mister and Miss Kom Yi-Peng Chiang Mai 2007 (all rounds) at Anusarn Market.
23rd November 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.: The Yi-Peng's Parade Competition. The parade starts from Tha Pae Gate -Night Bazaar-Pantip Plaza.
Central Kad Suan Kaew 22nd November Tel. 053 224444 ext. 19097
Kad Suan Kaew will organise a jungle gate making contest which is a part of Yi Peng Festival. Enjoy the colourful of traditional Lanna festival with Miss Noppamas Contest and other performances at the B1 floor, outdoor field on 22nd November.
JJ Good Taste Market 20th-25th November Tel. 053 231520-3
Due to the period of Yi Peng Festival, JJ market together with Ajarn Benjapon Sittipraneet (Kru Mee) is accompanying to organise the khom kwan (hanging lamp). The exhibition will be held at the Good Taste area at JJ Market. Start enjoying the wonderful festival at 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. On 20th November until 25th November, there's the instruction of making hanging lamps for people and students by Kru Mee.
Mae Rim District 22nd-23rd November
This year, Mae Rim District will organise a bigger and better Yi Peng Festival than better. See many traditional performances, kom loy launching contest, ancient games and more at Mae Rim Municipal Stadium during 22nd -23rd November.
