Candle Festival - Ubon Ratchathani

Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand

Marvel at Thailand's most artistic religious festival featuring enormous hand-carved wax sculptures paraded through the city to mark the beginning of Buddhist Lent.

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This July festival showcases intricate candle sculptures that take months to create, with some standing over 3 meters tall depicting Buddhist and Hindu mythology. The competition between districts creates increasingly elaborate displays each year. Position yourself along Kheuan Thani Road for the best parade views, and visit the Candle Castle museum to see year-round displays. Book riverside hotels early as the city becomes packed with Thai domestic tourists.