Welcoming our friends from Thailand!

Welcoming our friends from Thailand!

(Photo source: http://www.bangsaray.com/img/loi_krathong.jpg)

Hello, Pim, Fay and Grace!
Welcome to Singapore, Endeavour Primary School!

We are very glad to play host to our friends from Thailand!
They will be attending lessons with us for a week.

Today, at the school assembly, the Thai pupils performed their cultural songs and dances.
It was wonderful!

We enjoyed the song - Loi Krathong.
Here is a music video on this song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J05U2oeANg8&feature=related (in Thai)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSkriTLhM7A (in English)

Read more about the Loi Krathong Festival in Thailand:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loi_Krathong

Loi Krathong (or Loy Krathong) is a festival celebrated annually throughout Thailand.
"Loi" means "to float".
"Krathong" is lantern, traditionally made from a section of banana tree trunk.
Loi Krathong = Floating Lantern



See picture of an elaborated Loi Krathong:
http://www.loikrathong.net/

We look forward to knowing more about our new friends and their country.
Enjoy your stay in Singapore!