If you want to spend the holiday season in the tropical region, head down to Hat Yai, Thailand and witness its grandest display of lanterns starting this late November. Hat Yai Lantern Festival, also known as the “Colours of the South”, is one of the most attractive festivals in Thailand. It normally runs from late November until late February during the rise of the last full moon of Loi Krathong, the Thai lunar calendar.
Spectacular lanterns are usually on display at the Hat Yai Municipality Park with various themes that explore the rich culture and heritage of Thailand from playful animals and fairytales to mythical characters and zodiac signs. Attracting millions of people annually, Hat Yai Lantern Festival is more than just a celebration, it also an interesting way of immersing into the life of the Thai people.
It’s not too late to plan your getaway to Thailand so you won’t miss Hat Yai Lantern Festival!
Image credits: Hatyai Lantern