The field notes
About
To mark Khao Phansa (the start of Buddhist Lent), Ubon Ratchathani parades colossal, intricately carved beeswax candle sculptures through the streets — the grandest of Thailand's candle festivals.
Highlights
- Monumental carved-beeswax candle floats paraded to the temples
- Marks Khao Phansa, the start of the three-month Buddhist Lent
- Master wax-carvers compete for the most elaborate sculpture
Plan it well
- The grand procession day is the highlight — arrive early for a spot
- Reachable by direct flights/trains from Bangkok
- Pair with a visit to nearby Pha Taem cliff paintings and the Mekong
Where it happens
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Sources
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