Lanna Lantern festival of light in Lamphun, Thailand.

Lanna’s Thousand Lanterns Festival Illuminates Lamphun

LAMPHUN, Nov 11 (TNA) – As Yi Peng, the Northern Thai Lantern Festival, draws near, Lamphun has transformed into a dazzling spectacle of light. For over a month, hundreds of thousands of colorful lanterns have adorned the city, creating a magical atmosphere, especially at Wat Phra That Haripunchai.

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The annual Thousand Lanterns Festival has attracted over 500,000 visitors, who come to pay their respects at the revered temple by hanging lanterns as a symbol of good fortune. This event has not only become a major tourist attraction but has also revitalized the traditional craft of making Lanna-style lanterns.

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