webfact Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 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 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 I've seen this "festival" ...once...that's enough....amazing decoration of wax things, but for what purpose....? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post transam Posted July 12, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 12, 2022 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...................???? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 I went to a candle festival at a nunnery once.. but it was candles out at 10pm. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 I went in 2016 it was great, would go again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 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...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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