We had another festival tonight. This one was called "Loy Kra-tong". Thousands of people went to the lake at the dam for this. Everyone makes or buys these little boats that are made of a variety of different things. They can be made from banana leaves, wood, flowers, or even bread. The little boats carry flowers, candles, and incense. We also put a small amount of money, a few strands of hair, or even finger nail clippings. Anything that will grow back. You go to the waters edge, and pray with your boat. then you let it go in the water. The idea is that the boat will take all the bad things that have happened to you and sail off with them, so you will have a good year. It happens on the full moon of this month. The pictures didn't come out that great, but it was a very nice evening.
