Hannah writes about the excitement of going to school and the whole class making their ‘krathong’ to float (loy) down the river that night to celebrate the river goddess.
Loy Krathong
Loy Krathong Day is tomorrow.
The schools let us show and create
So we get ready till late,
Excitement for this day is all lit.
Every year, all friends in the class
We get here so fast, never missed
Flowers here, Baithong there, like the list
Days like this we’ll plan till evening.
Afternoon has arrived finally
Loy Krathong Melody is playing
Now picking, cutting and folding
Flowers sticking the whole thing.
Beautiful Krathongs made with joy
All the boys and girls are happy
Light candles by the river, it’s ready
Make a wish, say ‘sorry’, let it loy.
Kullasatree Thumnahad (Hannah)