Friday, June 22, 2007

Candle Festival at Ubon Ratchathani

Candle Festival at Ubon RatchathaniIn July, Khao Phansa or the Buddhist Lent is the time when all Buddhist monks must stay in their temples. In Ubon Ratchathani, a unique festival that highlights the talented skills of local artisans as well as display of religious devotion is held each year. Elaborately carved beeswax candles of various sizes and shapes are exhibited in high-spirited processions around the city before being presentation to local temples.