One of the biggest traditional events of Ubon Ratchathani people.
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🌿 You should come once with an important religious tradition "Candle Procession" which is a grand national event that has been reported in Thai and international media. At first, we were indifferent. When it was on the news and we watched it on TV, we wondered how beautiful it would be with just a big candle.
🍂 You have to fly to Ubon Ratchathani Province for this event. They said it was worth it... It is an annual event with a unique identity. There are skilled local candle carvers scattered in various temple communities throughout the province. Each year, they show their skills in designing and decorating the candles to be exquisite and not just candles. There are also displays in the candle procession that are more magnificent than anywhere else.
🌳 "UBON Candle Festival 2024" When we saw the real thing... we were stunned. Magnificent, huge, lots of people from many places, parading for 2 days and 2 nights, candles and flowers tightly packed in a big car, candles from each organization on the car have stories, carved handicrafts. Sculptures, etc.
🧊 There are special activities that you shouldn't miss, in addition to the candle festival and candle festival viewing... It is a community visit activity "Watch the candle making and candle festival decoration" at the temple by villagers and officials in 12 temples, including Wat Tai Phra Chao Yai Ong Tue, Wat Phon Phaen, Wat Tai Tha, Wat Chaeng, Wat Mahawanaram, Wat Thung Si Mueang, Wat Si Pradu, Wat Phra That Nong Bua, Wat Si Saeng Thong, Wat Burapha, Wat Supattanaram, Wat Sarapat Nuek
🕯️ The event has arranged a free seating plan! 4,500 seats Free seats are available at many points on both sides of the road where the parade will take place. Another highlight is that there are VIP seats in the front, no one blocking the view, 348 seats, located on a wide grandstand, full view from the candle festival. Plus, there is food and beverage service, restrooms, no need to fight for seats. Price 1,000 baht, 500 baht, 300 baht, pay and it's done!