Loy Krathong Returns to Buddhapadipa Temple in Wimbledon
Thailand's festival of lights comes to Wat Buddhapadipa in Wimbledon in mid-November. Check the temple website for this year's date and details.
Mid-November at the temple
Loy Krathong is Thailand's festival of lights. People float small decorated baskets, traditionally made from banana leaves and flowers with a candle, onto water as a way of giving thanks and letting go of the year's troubles.
In London it is usually celebrated at Wat Buddhapadipa, the Thai Buddhist temple in Wimbledon. Visitors can expect floating krathongs on the temple lake, cultural performances, merit-making and Thai food stalls, though the exact programme changes from year to year.
The temple is at 14 Calonne Road, London SW19 5HJ. Check the temple's website for this year's date and details before you go.
Modest dress is expected. Worth packing a jumper for the evening lake.
