What is the main purpose of releasing lanterns during the Yi Peng festival in northern Thailand?

A To celebrate the harvest season
B To honour the Buddha and release misfortune
C To commemorate the founding of cities

Fact: The Yi Peng festival involves releasing glowing paper lanterns—khom loi—as a way to honour the Buddha and symbolically carry away misfortune, making this option the correct one.

Correct Answer: To honour the Buddha and release misfortune