Thursday, December 15, 2011

Loy Krathong Chiang Mai: How to launch Sae Pao

Launching firework

Sae Pao is a kind of homemade firework in Northern Thailand.  It is easily made of dried coconut leaves and some local chemical powder.  This toy is quite popular in Loy Krathong when people hang out in the evening and celebrate the god of river.  The price is only 1 Baht each! (about 0.03 US$)

Launching firework

How to play
1. Light the fuse at the head of Sae Pao.
2. Hold the tail and swing until the sparkle lighten
3. Wait a second til you can feel the force then release it!


For the one who's brave enough can also hold the head instead while it's sparkling.  It's not an explode type of firework so it won't gonna blow up in your hand, trust me!

Firework sparkling

firework sparkling

Loy Krathong night

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