Held every fall, Thailand’s Loy Krathong – also spelled as “Loi Krathong”, is a surreal experience, a visually mesmerizing celebration. The evening of 9th November 2022 marked the commemoration of LOY KRATHONG at the beautiful poolside of Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport. The event was hosted by Soy x Neung Roi in association with the Royal Thai Embassy and Tourism Authority of Thailand, New Delhi.
The Thai Festival of Lights was a lavish affair attended by H.E. Ms. Pattarat Hongtong, Ambassador of Thailand to India, along with a premium guest list of prominent socialites, Chief Thai Tourism Personnel, and lifestyle influencers. The set-up consisted of gastronomic Thai delicacies from the kitchens of Soy X Neung Roi and the most alluring decor with zero-pollution candles for an eco-friendly and illuminating Thai experience. The carte du jour consisted of an intricately handcrafted range of authentic appetizers followed by a wide variety of gourmet main course dishes with decadent Thai desserts curated by the phenomenal culinary artists of Soy x Neung Roi.
To bring out the best of Thailand, the festival showcased some beautiful folk performances and lucky draws to keep the guests engaged
Toward the end, the guests gathered near the pool for the Loy KRATHONG ceremony wherein they made a wish and floated their Krathongs into the water, worshipping and thanking the goddess of water and lord Buddha.
On this occasion, Mr. Nitin Kapur, Managing Director, Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport said, “It gives us great joy to celebrate the Loi Krathong festival every year and give the people a chance to discover Thailand through Thai culture performances, and Thai food with all its simplicity and panache.”
Overall, like every other year, the festival was celebrated with great pomp leaving the guests with delighted hearts and fond memories.
