These photos were taken on November 8 in Soppong, Thailand during the 2003 Loy Krathong festival. Most of the photos were shot in front of or on the grounds of the Soppong River Inn. Click on an image to open a larger version and to start a slide show.

Soppong River Inn staff making Krathong from banana stalks, leaves and many kinds of flowers.	An ice cream break.	Finished Krathong on display.	Hill Tribe people waiting for the parade to start.	Walking to the parade.
One of the Princess candidates.	Krathong for sale!	Burning incense and candles at the Soppong River Inn spirit houses.	The parade begins.	The princess candidates ride in floats made of almost all natural decorating material.
				Praying before floating the Krathong in the Lang River, just behind the Soppong River Inn.
Everyone must expect good luck!	Prparing to launch a Kohm Loy -- a hot air balloon.