by Paul Rujopakarn

    

UBON RATCHATHANI (NNT) - Ubon Ratchathani province is currently hosting its annual Candle Festival, one of Thailand’s most popular events which is running until July 17.

 

The Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival, which marks the beginning of the three-month Buddhist Lent period, offers visitors the opportunity to witness a magnificent display of Isan culture and heritage, complete with color, dance, music and a parade of intricately carved candle sculptures traveling through the city. Typically displayed in temples, these sculptures depict diverse facets of religious life.

 

The festival also features cultural performances, candle-casting and candle-making demonstrations, sales of local products, and additional events from communities in five districts.

 

There will be a candle ceremony and contest, a procession of intricately carved candles in the evening, and a light-and-sound show on Asalha Bucha Day (July 13). Also scheduled for July 14 are two parades that will feature intricately carved candles and wax displays. The day will conclude with an offering of candles, a light-and-sound show, and the announcement of the candle contest winners.

 

Winning candles will be displayed from July 14-31 at various temples and major tourist attractions throughout the province.

 

For more information on the event, please contact the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Ubon Ratchathani Office at 045-243770, 045-250714, or [email protected].

 

-- © Copyright NNT 2022-07-12

 

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I've seen this "festival" ...once...that's enough....amazing decoration of wax things, but for what purpose....?

Just now, ChrisY1 said:

I've seen this "festival" ...once...that's enough....amazing decoration of wax things, but for what purpose....?

Google is your friend, read up on Thai traditions and their meanings...................????

I went to a candle festival at a nunnery once.. but it was candles out at 10pm.

I went in 2016 it was great, would go again.

20 hours ago, ChrisY1 said:

I've seen this "festival" ...once...that's enough....amazing decoration of wax things, but for what purpose....?

You keep the trailer candle in your backyard. In the event of an electrical power outage just light the wick......