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Loy Krathong festival in Montclair NJ to celebrate Thai culture


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On the full-moon night of the 12th month of the Thai lunar calendar, which usually falls in November, the festival known as Loy Krathong occurs.

This popular holiday in Thailand sees celebrants place small, illuminated boats made of banana stalks and leaves on the water as tokens of religious gratitude. This weekend, for the first time, the festivities are coming to Montclair.

AAPI Montclair to host festival

The nonprofit group AAPI Montclair will host a Loy Krathong Family Celebration in Yantacaw Brook Park, 30 Club Road, on Sunday from noon to 2 p.m.

Families will have the opportunity to create biodegradable krathongs from bread, flowers and leaves and to partake of Thai food. Kids can learn about Loy…

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