Where: Ubon Ratchathani, 500 Km north east from Bangkok, Thailand
The international candles and wax sculpture festival is held, every year, in Ubon Ratchathani which is located 500 km north east to Bangkok.
The events combine the tradition of lighting candles in the shrine for peace and happiness with creations candles and wax sculpture.
During the month of the festival, sculptors from several countries stay in the town and sculpt with their Thai collogues magnificent sculptures that are exhibit to the audience.
IMPORTANT: Please note that the details of the event are subject to change.
We strongly recommended that you check with the organizers
before making any travel arrangements.
A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy. In alliance with Japan during World War II, Thailand became a US ally following the conflict. Thailand is currently facing armed violence in its three Muslim-majority southernmost provinces. [Courtesy of The World Factbook]
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