Release of thousands of Khom Loy , all at the same time .


Kome Loy Chiangmai is a torch that is similar to a hot air - balloon. It is also quite similar to that of a normal torch except that it requires 24 candles for lighting. Since torch air to be relieved to float in the air , which must be light, so that it has no bamboo inside the cylinder. To send the flashlight in the air , a method is required to heat the air . This is done by tying a small bowl under the open section of the torch. The ' oil is then placed in the container with a cotton cloth . As the oil comes on and starts burning , the hot air is moving rapidly toward the cliff , and soon rises into the air. Click here to see a video of thousands of Kome Loy is released at the same time .

It is believed that by sending these lamps an individual can post their sins and bad luck in the air. Usually before the lantern soars skyward , a person will pray that one's sin or bad luck will be transported on the lantern and float away into the sky. Sometimes a sense remains inside . The purpose of this is when the lantern down to earth , and the person can follow an address and find the money to whoever wrote the ' address . Or even , at times, the manufacturer shall make a bit ' of money in the torch. The purpose of the hot air lantern is to worship and pay homage to Phra Ged Kaew Ju La Manee . An old legend says that during the war, these lanterns were sent into enemy territory and exploited .

In Chiang Mai , visitors can enjoy an air of festivity in the weeks before the Loy Krathong festival. Portici the stems and branches Plam suddenly appear outside homes and businesses and pendant lamps or Kome , are hung wherever possible. With its beautiful colors and delicate streamers, these lanterns glow with warm charm at night, with the yellow flames of thousands of miniature terracotta night flicker on the walls and gateposts of the city.

While Kome rose throughout the city , hot air balloons , or Kome Loy , stormed into the sky during celebrations . Please note: there are also fireworks , and people are often left alone , without rhyme or reason. And there are a lot of drinking .