The Chiang Mai Lantern Competition is an annual competition held in Chiang Mai, Thailand, throughout the full moon of the twelfth lunar month. The competition is widely known with the launching of hundreds of lanterns into the sky, and is a well-liked vacationer attraction.
The competition is claimed to have originated within the 18th century, when individuals would launch lanterns into the sky to convey good luck. The competition has grown in recognition through the years, and now attracts guests from everywhere in the world. The competition can be an vital a part of Thai tradition, and is a time for households to come back collectively and have a good time.
