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Candle Festival
Opening days: Daily
Opening hours: 08.00 - 17.00
Candle Festival Ubon Ratchathani Province It has been held continuously. The villagers in each temple decorated the candles of their temples beautifully. brought together at Thung Si Muang to compete.
From the work of the villagers, it has developed into earnest support from government agencies, merchants, private shops. together with the people Tayok Tayika Khum various temples and in the year 2519, Ubon Ratchathani province has invited Tourism Organization of Thailand (TAT at that time) came to observe.
And since 1977 onwards in Ubon Ratchathani was supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand Giving the candle procession of Ubon Ratchathani Province It is a national tradition. Especially in the year of Thai tourism (Amazing Thailand 1998-1999), the candle parade is one of the traditions that are promoted to promote tourism for foreigners.
Beginning in 1979, His Majesty the King His Majesty graciously The royal candle was given as a candle to lead the victory parade. and then brought to the Royal Monastery in Ubon Ratchathani Province circulated annually
Traditional candle procession It is a traditional event that combines the bonds of the local community. Starting from the villagers donating candles to melt. Cast as the same large candle.
Category: Art, Culture and Heritage
Group: Art, Craft Centres, Tradition
Last Update : 1 YearAgo