Yi Peng Festival History 2025 History. Yi peng lantern festival 2025. The name “yi peng” translates to “full moon of the second month”.
Yi peng (ยี่เป็ง), sometimes written as “yee peng”, is a traditional festival that takes place in northern thailand. Yi peng lantern festival is an ancient festival adapted from brahmin origins and is closely associated with the thai lanna culture.