Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival Videos

Thailand Candle Festival 2008: Amazing Ubon Ratchatani

Khao Phansa Day marks the beginning of the rainy season retreat for Buddhist monks. To celebrate this, a candle festival is held in the city every year. Huge wax sculptures are prepared by people from temples throughout the province and paraded through the city.



Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival 2009 & the 4th International Wax Sculpture

Join the alms-giving for Asalha Puja and the Khao Phansa Buddhist ceremony. Participate in the ceremony of welcoming His Majesty the Kings royal candle and the international candle-carving competition from various countries, as well as taste Pha Khao Laeng , a local food especially prepared for tourists.

Date : 1-31 July 2009
Venue : Thung Sri Muang Park and Ubon Ratchathani National Museum, Thailand



Candle Ceremony, Ubonratchathani Province