Loi Krathong (Thai ลอยกระทง , Loy Krathong ) is a festival celebrated annually  throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and the Shan State of Myanmar. The name Loi Krathong   comes from the tradition of making buoyant decorations which are then floated on a river.   This   festival is a Thai tradition which has been conducted for a long time ago. A simple but graceful   dance has been created, based on the Thai circle dance called Rumwong performed to the Loi Krathong song. History In the past, the Loi Krathong   was called as Chong Pa Rieng. A   floating lantern of royal ceremony.  It is a Brahman festival to worship Gods- Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma.  When   the Thai adopted Buddhism, they adapted this ceremony to honor the Buddha’s cremated bone- the original Buddha at the second heaven ruler.   They floated lantern to worship the footprint of the Buddha on Nammathanati River beach in India. Floating   the krathong along the river was created by   Nang Noppamas ; the most

Dance refers to a set of movements having aesthetic and symbolic value, usually set to music and patterns of beats.  It is derived from man's activities either by mimicking or by creative choreography.  Content Topic Exploring Folk Dances for Fitness  Loi Kratong Dance Performance Standard: The learner modifies a physical activity program for the family/school peers to achieve fitness Performance Task: Content Topic Exploring Folk Dances for Fitness Loi Kratong Dance Performance Standard: The learner modifies a physical activity program for the family/school peers to achieve fitness Performance Task: To perform the dance "Loi Krathong with mastery , grace and poise Materials: costume - Thai costume(optional), music of Loi Krathong, props : Loi krathong Procedures : Read the rubrics on how you are being rated. Practice the dance entitled "Loi Krathong" with mastery grace and poise. Once you have master the dance. Wear the co