The day before the festival we went to the Thailand Tour Agency and even he had misinformation. And I don't just think it's because I'm blonde. But it was so hard to figure this all out. Going the Yi Peng was definitely one of the coolest experiences in my life. Especially if it disappears from view before the fire goes out! When the Sky Lanterns are released it's said to end a person’s bad luck or misfortune. (We went to this as well, since it was the next day in Chiang Mai.) The date of the festival usually coincides with Loi Krathong in which candles are placed on floating flowers and go down the river. Yi (or Yee) Peng Festival is a religious festival held every year in Chiang Mai to show respect for Buddha. If it is already past, put it on your calendar to check back about next February for new dates.If you ever intend to go to the festival or know someone who is feel free to PIN THIS! There are Lantern Fest Events all over the country! Be sure to check out more information on when they will be in your area. The spectacular event features food, music, s’mores, children’s entertainment and, when the sun goes down, lanterns light the sky in one spectacular release. (OTC:SAKL), introduced this ancient tradition to the US. In 2015, The Lantern Fest, owned by Sack Lunch Productions Inc. Historically, Chinese Lanterns have been used to symbolize good fortune, request favorable weather and celebrate the lives of loved ones. However, the moment lanterns are released, all are unified under a golden sky. People come to the Lantern Fest for different reasons some aim to turn over a new leaf, others to heal a broken friendship or to celebrate the lives of loved ones. But when the lanterns are first released, there is always a short moment of silence as the entire group gazes upwards in awe.” “People enjoy the activities leading up to the lantern launch with friend and family. “This event is very unifying,” said Lantern Fest co-owner John Malfatto. Later, when the sun goes down, participants will release their lanterns. Families and friends can enjoy live music, a stage show, inflatables, face painting, s’mores, balloon twisters and photos with princesses. Hopes and dreams will weave a tapestry of light across the night sky. There is also face painting, balloon animals, live music, food trucks, and many other things for you to check out. Rock Wall Climbing, Bull Riding, Jump Houses, and more all included with your admission. There is so many fun things to do while you are waiting to launch the lanterns. Here is a photo journey of our time at the Lantern Fest 2017 in Utah: If you don’t want to carry anything in, there are food vendors in the park. Take some snacks and drinks to have while you are waiting.Take a camera to capture/video the amazing moments when all the lanterns are being lit and sent off.You will avoid most of the traffic, get better parking and get a better spot in the park to setup. Buy your tickets in advance (they sell out quickly).If you are planning on visiting, here are some tips: Even though it was a little chilly we got snow cones and sat around talking about how excited we were to see the lanterns when it got dark enough. In addition to that, Bounce Houses and Bean Bag Toss were set up for the kids and families to enjoy. We arrived several hours early, so we had time to set up our chairs and blankets, enjoy S’Mores, and decorate our lanterns. We are all a fan of the movie Disney’s Tangled, and this movie totally had us all singing songs from the movie and feeling like we were in a boat floating on the water. Last weekend I took my family to one of the coolest things we have done yet. We received media passes to go to the Lantern Fest in Utah.
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