(Bandar Seri Begawan, 6th) The Loy Krathong Festival was celebrated by the riverside at ASEAN Recreational Park, attracting Thai expatriates and local Chinese to float water lanterns.
Renowned Bruneian photographer Huang Zhiping also attended to capture the beautiful scenery of the floating lanterns and to take artistic photos of the people participating in the event.
According to Huang Zhiping, he attends the Thai community’s Loy Krathong celebrations every year at the riverside of ASEAN Recreational Park to photograph the crowds floating lanterns.
He said that although it rained earlier tonight, the rain stopped by 8 pm, allowing him the opportunity to capture the beauty of the floating lanterns.
With mobile phone photography features constantly improving, Huang Zhiping also used his phone to create artistic works of the floating lanterns and shared them with readers.
The Loy Krathong Festival is one of Thailand’s most iconic traditional celebrations, passed down through generations, aimed at promoting and preserving the Thai culture and way of life that is closely tied to water, as well as expressing gratitude and respect for the river.
To celebrate this romantic and peaceful festival, the riverside at ASEAN Recreational Park on East Jalan Tutong was brilliantly lit and bustling last night, as Thai expatriates in Brunei and local Chinese communities gathered together to participate in the floating lantern activity.
Participants were able to experience the unique charm of Thai culture up close. Many families, friends, and couples worked hand in hand to float the lanterns, praying for favorable weather in the coming year, family happiness, and everlasting love. Lanterns adorned with fresh flowers and candles symbolize hope, purification, and blessings. As they gradually drift toward the center of the river, it signifies letting go of worries and welcoming new beginnings.
The Loy Krathong Festival not only creates a strong and warm festive atmosphere but also attracts many local residents and foreign tourists to experience this unique cultural event. As each lantern carrying blessings and wishes gently floats away, the interplay of lights and reflections on the river’s surface mirrors people’s sincere hopes for happiness, harmony, and a bright future.
Renowned Bruneian photographer Huang Zhiping also attended to capture the beautiful scenery of the floating lanterns and to take artistic photos of the people participating in the event.
According to Huang Zhiping, he attends the Thai community’s Loy Krathong celebrations every year at the riverside of ASEAN Recreational Park to photograph the crowds floating lanterns.
He said that although it rained earlier tonight, the rain stopped by 8 pm, allowing him the opportunity to capture the beauty of the floating lanterns.
With mobile phone photography features constantly improving, Huang Zhiping also used his phone to create artistic works of the floating lanterns and shared them with readers.
The Loy Krathong Festival is one of Thailand’s most iconic traditional celebrations, passed down through generations, aimed at promoting and preserving the Thai culture and way of life that is closely tied to water, as well as expressing gratitude and respect for the river.
To celebrate this romantic and peaceful festival, the riverside at ASEAN Recreational Park on East Jalan Tutong was brilliantly lit and bustling last night, as Thai expatriates in Brunei and local Chinese communities gathered together to participate in the floating lantern activity.
Participants were able to experience the unique charm of Thai culture up close. Many families, friends, and couples worked hand in hand to float the lanterns, praying for favorable weather in the coming year, family happiness, and everlasting love. Lanterns adorned with fresh flowers and candles symbolize hope, purification, and blessings. As they gradually drift toward the center of the river, it signifies letting go of worries and welcoming new beginnings.
The Loy Krathong Festival not only creates a strong and warm festive atmosphere but also attracts many local residents and foreign tourists to experience this unique cultural event. As each lantern carrying blessings and wishes gently floats away, the interplay of lights and reflections on the river’s surface mirrors people’s sincere hopes for happiness, harmony, and a bright future.