More info on Loy Krathong coming soon! In the meantime…
Speaking of beauty contests, Loy Krathong is a traditional time for “Nopphamat Queen Contests.” The mythical Nang Nopphamat was a companion of the 14th century Thai king Leothai who legendarily floated the first khratong down a river. Today Thai girls (and even girls in Bahrain) participate in pageants to honor Queen Nopphamat with their poise, their beauty and their lip-synching.
In class we’re going make simulated krathongs and maybe even prance about in a simulated Nopphamat beauty contest all the while listening to the traditional Loy Krathong song.
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