Tomorrow sees the annual Candle Festival Parade in Ubon Ratchathani. If you haven’t booked a hotel, it’s now months too late, but do remember in plenty of time next year for this is one of Thailand’s most unique and stunning events.

 

As I said in a post of 31 July 2007 following a quite wonderful visit –

 

The Candle Festival itself is stunning. It’s not so much about candles, more about massive wax sculptures mounted on floats which are driven in a huge 4-hour parade around the centre of town. Each temple contributes one or more floats which must take weeks to decorate. Even better, visit some of the striking temples the day before and see the final preparations in progress. It’s a really unique attraction. But if you do decide to go, make sure of your hotel and flights at least 6 months in advance. They all get solidly booked very quickly

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Here are a few photos to give a flavour of the event. What they don't show is that the whole town seems to take part in the Parade and everyone is so friendly. It really is a 'must-see'.

Thanks for the post -a nice mix of culture & sexy guys.

Maybe I & a few other members should try to post a few more photos from our trips to SE Asia.