The Loi Krathong Festival is an ancient festival and one of the important festivals of Thailand. The releasing of a krathong to the river is a gesture of respect to the river goddess Mae Kong Ka. It is a part of thanksgiving for her bounty in providing water for livelihood and agriculture, as water is an important source for cultivation. Another is a plea for forgiveness of having polluted her waters. At night, people gather in thousands beside the canals and rivers. With a silent prayer they carefully place their krathongs with flowers, incense and one or more lit candles inside in the water and release them to the current. Some also put their hairs and nails as well as coins to signify longevity, to fulfill wishes and to release their sins. The young couples pray for their love.

Thai Festival
8 Nov - 24 Nov, 2002
Loi Krathong Festive Days 15 Nov - 16 Nov, 18 Nov - 20 Nov, 2002
Krathong charge: MOP 30 each

Thai Performance
15-19 Nov, 2002
Time: During Lunch and Dinner
Venue: Outdoor Plaza, Macau Tower
Program: Thai classical dance Δ / Thai pop music Δ

Thai Specialties
Carousel Kiosk	Lunch: MOP 78	Dinner: MOP 168
360° Café	Lunch Buffet: MOP 125*	Dinner Buffet: MOP 188*

ΔShow time are subject to change without prior notice.
*10% service charge