This weekend in Thailand was Loy Krathong. An ancient Thai festival that celebrates two main things; Thais connection with water and a basic human yearning to be cleansed of troubles, worries or sins.
The festival itself is very important in Thailand and many rivers or klongs are covered in little individual lights gently floating along. Each light a representation of the fact that humans feel a very strong need to purge themselves of negative feelings about things that have past.
It struck me quite strongly how many parallels this beautiful festival holds with behaviours of other culture, religions and beliefs.
We all need to feel that we are accepted and that our mistakes are forgiven. However I have to say that the Thais have found a very beautiful and engaging way to do this. Happy Loy Krathong!
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