Thai Lanna/Buddhist Festival (Yi Peng) Decoration
Collection: Spiritual Connections
Object Category: Religious Items
Object Type: Ritual Object, Holiday Objects
Country: Thailand
Continent: Asia
Geographic Region: Southeastern Asia
Materials: Fabric/Fiber, Cardboard
width: 11 in;
height: 21 in;
depth: 11 in
Yi Peng is a northern Thai festival. It was originally celebrated to mark the end of the storm season and the beginning of the cool season. It most often falls during the western calendar month of November.
The festival has strong ties to the ancient Lanna Kingdom. The Lanna culture dates back to the 1200s and is based on Hindu and Buddhist beliefs.
Source:
https://nationaltoday.com/yi-peng-lantern-festival/