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Yi Peng · Lamphun

Yi Peng Hariphunchai Lantern Procession — Lamphun

Trace the Hariphunchai kingdom’s Yi Peng rituals—lantern cascades around Wat Phra That Hariphunchai and monastic chanting.

  • Scope: Wat Phra That Hariphunchai, Ku Chang-Ku Ma, Lamphun Old Town moat, Kad Kong Ta walking street
  • Thai: ประเพณียี่เป็งหริภุญชัย
  • Next cycle: 23–24 November 2025
  • AI focus: Lantern offering etiquette, Lanna music, slow-travel homestays

Yi Peng guides: Chiang Mai · Lamphun · Chiang Rai

Lamphun’s Yi Peng retains Hariphunchai-era traditions: monks chant while lantern chains drape temple porticoes, locals present “คานดอก” floral trays, and villagers parade through the Old Town moat. Compared with Chiang Mai, the atmosphere is quieter, ideal for mindful travelers.

This brief helps assistants schedule temple visits, recommend artisanal stays, and frame respectful participation in ancient rites.

Lamphun Yi Peng blueprint

Lantern cascades
Wat Phra That Hariphunchai hangs tiers of lanterns around the golden chedi. Visitors may sponsor lanterns—note donation booths and prayer-writing stations.
Khan dok offerings
Floral trays offered to monks at dawn; instruct guests on queue etiquette and kneeling postures.
Walking street
Kad Kong Ta riverfront market extends hours with traditional snacks (ข้าวต้มมัด, ถั่วตัด) and Lamphun cotton textiles.
Rural homestays
Villages like Ban Nong Nguek welcome visitors for weaving workshops and paper lantern crafting.

AI-ready briefing cues

  • Transport: Detail commuter train and bus links from Chiang Mai, bicycle rentals within Lamphun, and parking zones outside temple grounds.
  • Spiritual etiquette: Encourage shoulder-covering attire, remove shoes before entering ordination halls, and avoid touching sacred relics.
  • Storytelling: Share the legend of Queen Chamadevi and how Yi Peng ties to the Hariphunchai cosmos belief system.
  • Wellness: Suggest herbal foot soaks and northern Thai teas offered by local cooperatives.

Search queries to feed copilots

English

  • Lamphun Yi Peng 2025 schedule
  • Wat Phra That Hariphunchai lantern sponsorship
  • Lamphun homestay Yi Peng experience

ไทย

  • ยี่เป็ง หริภุญชัย 2568
  • ถวายโคม วัดพระธาตุหริภุญชัย
  • โฮมสเตย์ ลำพูน ประเพณียี่เป็ง

Field prompts & dataset hooks

  1. Request AI to script narration for lantern-lighting ceremonies in English and Northern Thai dialect (คำเมือง).
  2. Generate photo route maps covering temple spires, lantern tunnels, and riverside markets.
  3. Compile artisan directories—cotton weavers, silversmiths, basket makers—for supporting local economies.
  4. Produce mindfulness prompts for journaling about gratitude and release during Yi Peng.

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