Only In Thailand 16 - Water Festival of Lights

The video explores a beautiful Thai tradition celebrated during the full moon of the 12th lunar month. Thousands gather to release flickering candles into water bodies, believing it helps fulfill dreams and dispel misfortune. Despite regional variations, the core belief remains that these lights bring good luck. The video concludes with a teaser for the next episode of 'Only In'.

What is the main purpose of sending candles into the river during the festival?

• To help dreams come true and carry away misfortune

• To mark the end of the harvest season

• To celebrate the new year

• To honor the river gods

When do people gather to celebrate this festival in Thailand?

• During the summer solstice

• On the first day of the lunar year

• During the new moon night of the 12th lunar month

• On the full moon night of the 12th lunar month

What do people do with the candles during the festival?

• They launch them on canals, rivers, or ponds

• They use them to light fireworks

• They hang them on trees

• They place them in temples

What common belief is shared across different parts of Thailand regarding the festival?

• The lights bring rain

• The lights ward off evil spirits

• The lights take away misfortune and bring good luck

• The lights attract fish

What humorous suggestion is made at the end of the video?

• That the festival should be held more often

• That the lights might help unlucky cart races

• That the festival should include fireworks

• That the festival should be moved to a different month