Week 9

Week 9

In Thailand, festival take place all year around thought the practice of these festivals, Thai customs, traditions and religious beliefs have been passed those the ages. Each festival has its own origin and significance such as Loy Krathong festival, Songkran festival and etc.

At night, on Thursday 2 February 2017. My friends and I record video about Loy Krathong festival. In this assignment, I had to show role play like the master of ceremonies. I'm very excited when I on the stage. Moreover, we explain history of Loy Krathong festival, how to make Krathong, Loy Krathong song and history of Nophamas. For example, the history of Loy Krathong Festival is slightly obscure. First, it is to ask for apology from the water goddess for having used and sometimes made rivers and canals dirty. Second, it is to offer flowers, candles and joss sticks as a tribute to the footprint of Lord Buddha on the sandy beach of the Nammatha River in India. Third, it is to show gratitude to the Phra Mae Kong Ka or Mother of Water. Fourth, it is to wash away the previous year’s misfortunes. And history of Nophamas, A Beauty Queen Contest is an important part of the festival and for this occasion. it is called "The Nophamas Queen Contest". Nophamas is a legendary figure from the Sukhothai period. Old documents refer to her as the chief royal consort of a Sukhothai Kng named "Lithai". Nophamas was said to have made the first decorated Krathong to float in the river on the occasion. During I record video with my friends I'm very happy so much. Sometimes, we founded many problems but, we would to try together. In addition, I liked this assignment. I enjoy to create Krathong with my friends. Because Krathong made from natural resources such as leaves and trunk of banana adorned with flowers.
         Finally, Loy Krathong day is one of the most popular of Thailand and very important for Thai people. Loy Krathong festival makes me know about history of Nophamas and Loy Krathong song. Lastly, I want to say thank you all of friends.Who make me happy and enjoy in group working.

Master of Ceremonies in Loy Krathong Festival

Nopphamas Queen Contest.