58 CONCORDIAN Loy Krathong Day is another important day in Thailand. This tradition has been carried on since the Sukhothai Era. The Loy Krathong date is not fixed. It varies every year depending on the full moon. It is on the fifteenth day of the waxing moon in the twelfth lunar month of the transitional Thai calendar. It usually falls in November according to the international calendar. This year it was held on November 22, 2018. Loy Kratong at Concordian Students wore the Thai traditional costumes to participate in the Loy Krathong activities. The Early Years students made krathongs with their parents and floated them in the swimming pool, this year they EY has been encouraging the eco-friendly environment in school so, we promoted reusing a plastic bag to take their Krathongs home. The Primary Years held a Loy Krathong Assembly. In the morning of Loy Krathong Day, the PY Thai classical music band had a great performance to welcome parents and students to our fantastic festival in the lobby. Then, in they PY assembly, G5 students had a beautiful show called “The auspicious river of Loy krathong” which was about the legendary Himmapan Forest and the Anodard. The performance included the glamorous Kinnaree dance to celebrate the Loy Krathong festival. Everything was arranged and prepared by our G5 students. Their work is so artistic and culturally touching. We are so proud of you, our G5. Loy Krathong festival 2018 wan-loi-gra-thong (river goddess worship festival) Grade 9 and Grade 10 held a Krathong Contest. It was the first year they created BIG Krathongs for the competition in the 50 metre-pool! Many thanks to Dr. C and Mr. Markus for supervising them. Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8 held the a variety of Thai activities. The theme of their event was, “Tie, Taste and Tour.” They were so excited to present their activities and make good memories on stage by releasing a lantern together. Happy Loy Krathong Day! Thai Department Activities & Events

Activities & Events Loy Krathong festival 2018Kinnaree dance to celebrate the Loy Krathong festival. Everything was arranged and prepared by our G5 students. Their work is so artistic

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Page 1: Activities & Events Loy Krathong festival 2018Kinnaree dance to celebrate the Loy Krathong festival. Everything was arranged and prepared by our G5 students. Their work is so artistic

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Loy Krathong Day is another important day in Thailand. This tradition has been carried on since the Sukhothai Era. The Loy Krathong date is not fixed. It varies every year depending on the full moon. It is on the fifteenth day of the waxing moon in the twelfth lunar month of the transitional Thai calendar. It usually falls in November according to the international calendar. This year it was held on November 22, 2018.

Loy Kratong at Concordian Students wore the Thai traditional costumes to participate in the Loy Krathong activities.

The Early Years students made krathongs with their parents and floated them in the swimming pool, this year they EY has been encouraging the eco-friendly environment in school so, we promoted reusing a plastic bag to take their Krathongs home.

The Primary Years held a Loy Krathong Assembly. In the morning of Loy Krathong Day, the PY Thai classical music band had a great performance to welcome parents and students to our fantastic festival in the lobby. Then, in they PY assembly, G5 students had a beautiful show called “The auspicious river of Loy krathong” which was about the legendary Himmapan Forest and the Anodard.

The performance included the glamorous Kinnaree dance to celebrate the Loy Krathong festival. Everything was arranged and prepared by our G5 students. Their work is so artistic and culturally touching. We are so proud of you, our G5.

Loy Krathong festival 2018wan-loi-gra-thong (river goddess worship festival)

Grade 9 and Grade 10 held a Krathong Contest. It was the first year they created BIG Krathongs for the competition in the 50 metre-pool! Many thanks to Dr. C and Mr. Markus for supervising them.

Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8 held the a variety of Thai activities. The theme of their event was, “Tie, Taste and Tour.” They were so excited to present their activities and make good memories on stage by releasing a lantern together.

Happy Loy Krathong Day!Thai Department

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