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|date2018 = 24 October
|date2019 = 13 October
|date2020 = 1 October
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'''Wan Ok Phansa''' ({{lang-th|วันออกพรรษา}}
The day is celebrated in the [[Isan]] province by illuminated [[boat]] processions ({{lang-th|ไหลเรือไฟ}} ''lai ruea fai'' {{IPA|th|lǎj rɯ̄a fāj|}}, {{lang-tts|ไหลเฮือไฟ}} ''lai huea fai'' {{IPA-lo|lǎj hɯ́a fáj|}}), notably in [[Nakhon Phanom Province]] on the [[Mekong]] and in [[Ubon Ratchathani]] city on the [[Mun River]].
The main ceremonies feature boats of 8–10 metres in length, formerly made of [[banana]] wood or [[bamboo]] but now sometimes of other materials. The boats are filled with offerings such as ''[[khao tom]]'' ([[glutinous rice]] sweets wrapped in banana leaves) and decorated on the outside with [[flower]]s, [[candle]]s and [[Lighting|lamp]]s. The boats are launched in the evening.
▲'''Wan Ok Phansa''' ({{lang-th|วันออกพรรษา}}) (; literally "day of going out of [[Vassa]]", ออก in Thai meaning exit or leave) is the last day of the [[Thai people|Thai]]-[[Lao people|Lao]] observance of [[Vassa]]. It occurs in October, three lunar months after ''Wan Kao Pansa''.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Meaning of Wan Awk Pansa|url=http://chiangmaibest.com/awk-pansa/|website=Chiang Mai Best|accessdate=28 June 2015}}</ref> In 2015 it was celebrated on 27 October; in 2016 it will be on 16 October.<ref>{{cite web|title=Public Holidays and Bar Closures in Thailand|url=http://www.boomboomme.com/resources/holidays/thailand/|website=BoomBoomMe.com|accessdate=28 June 2015}}</ref>
Additionally, some celebrants individually launch their own, smaller, vessels. Boat races also take place around this time in many places throughout the country as a way to please the [[Nāga#Buddhism|Nāga]] spirits.▼
▲The day is celebrated in [[Isan]] by illuminated [[boat]] processions ({{lang-th|ไหลเรือไฟ}} ''lai ruea fai'', {{lang-tts|ไหลเฮือไฟ}} ''lai huea fai''), notably in [[Nakhon Phanom Province]] on the [[Mekong]] and in [[Ubon Ratchathani]] on the [[Mun River]].
Along the
Launching the boats (or the lanterns) symbolizes
▲The main ceremonies feature boats of 8–10 metres in length, formerly made of [[banana]] wood or [[bamboo]] but now sometimes of other materials. The boats are filled with offerings such as ''[[khao tom]]'' ([[glutinous rice]] sweets wrapped in banana leaves) and decorated on the outside with [[flower]]s, [[candle]]s and [[Lighting|lamp]]s. The boats are launched in the evening.
==Etymology==
▲Additionally, some celebrants individually launch their own, smaller, vessels. Boat races also take place around this time in many places throughout the country as a way to please the [[Nāga#Buddhism|Nāga]] spirits.
▲Along the [[Mekong]] River, people launch little hot air balloons, acting as a [[lantern]]s, around the night of Wan Ok Phansa.
"Wan" ({{lang-th|วัน}}) means "day",<ref>[http://www.thai-language.com/id/131393 วัน wan ''thai-language.com'']</ref> "Ok" ({{lang-th|ออก}}) means "to exit; to leave",<ref>[http://www.thai-language.com/id/131252 ออก aawk ''thai-language.com'']</ref> and Phansa ({{lang-th|พรรษา}}) is the Thai word for [[Vassa]].
▲Launching the boats (or the lanterns) symbolizes your wishes but also getting rid of unnecessary negative feelings.
==Dates for Wan Ok Phansa==
{| class="wikitable"
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! Zodiac !! Date !! Date !! Date
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| [[Rat (zodiac)|Rat]] || 27 October 1996 || 14 October 2008 || 2 October 2020
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| [[Ox (zodiac)|Ox]] || 16 October 1997 || 4 October 2009 || 20 October 2021
|-
| [[Tiger (zodiac)|Tiger]] || 5 October 1998 || 23 October 2010 || 9 October 2022
|-
| [[Rabbit (zodiac)|Rabbit]] || 24 October 1999 || 12 October 2011 || 28 October 2023
|-
| [[Dragon (zodiac)|Dragon]] || 13 October 2000 || 30 October 2012 || 17 October 2024
|-
| [[Snake (zodiac)|Snake]] || 2 October 2001 || 19 October 2013 || 7 October 2025
|-
| [[Horse (zodiac)|Horse]] || 21 October 2002 || 8 October 2014 || 26 October 2026
|-
| [[Goat (zodiac)|Goat]] || 10 October 2003 || 27 October 2015 || 15 October 2027
|-
| [[Monkey (zodiac)|Monkey]] || 28 October 2004 || 16 October 2016 || 3 October 2028
|-
| [[Rooster (zodiac)|Rooster]] || 18 October 2005 || 5 October 2017 || 22 October 2029
|-
| [[Dog (zodiac)|Dog]] || 7 October 2006 || 24 October 2018 || 11 October 2030
|-
| [[Pig (zodiac)|Pig]] || 26 October 2007 || 13 October 2019 || 30 October 2031
|}
==See also==
*[[
*[[Kathina]]
*[[Pavarana]]
*[[Uposatha]]
*[[Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival]]
*[[Tak Bat Devo]]
*[[Chak Phra]]
*[[Festival of Floral Offerings]]
*[[Thadingyut Festival]], its equivalent in Myanmar
*[[Tazaungdaing Festival]]
==References==
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Religious festivals in Thailand]]▼
[[Category:Buddhist holidays]]
[[Category:
[[Category:Observances set by the Thai lunar calendar]]
[[Category:Buddhist festivals in Thailand]]
[[Category:Boat festivals]]
[[Category:Observances held on the full moon]]
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