Today, November 27, the Embassy of Israel
joined the Thai people in preserving the beautiful Loy Krathong tradition which
has been practiced for hundreds of years. The event was held at Benjasiri Park,
in the heart of Bangkok.
The Ambassador of Israel Ms. Orna Sagiv led
the Embassy staff and friends to float 165 blue and white bread Krathongs symbolizing Israeli hostages still being held by
Hamas-ISIS terror organization in Gaza, and 15 Krathongs in red white and blue
colors representing the Thai hostages.
The Ambassador said “Upon releasing the
Krathongs, we asked for forgiveness from the Goddess of Water and at the same
time we prayed for the safety and swift return of the remaining hostages who are
still waiting to come home.”