Khao Phansa (Candle Festival)

Khao Phansa (Candle Festival)

The Khao Phansa (Candle Festival) marks the beginning of three months retreat that the Buddhist monks observe during the rainy season. During this time the monks remain confined within the monastery. Many young boys from traditional Buddhist families also enter monk hood for these three months and then returns to their domestic world.

The Khao Phansa festival is celebrated nationwide, especially in Tung Si Muang, Ubon Ratchathani and the Phra Phutthabat. If you visit Thailand during the Candle Festival, you will find amazing sculptures made of wax that are taken out on the streets in a procession. The major site of the festival is Ubon Ratchathani.

Features of the Khao Phansa (Candle Festival):

This is the most popular annual event in Ubon Ratchathani. Days before the festival, the venue of the festival, Tung Si Muang, a public field is prepared for the fiesta.

Local artisans make Beewax candles and sculptures.

There is a huge procession on the day of the Khao Phansa festival that is also accompanied with display of religious devotion. After the procession, these wax items are presented to the temple. The donation of candles to the temples is thought to bring good luck to the donor.

There are special displays during the Khao Phansa (Candle Festival) that offer the tourists an idea about the local tradition and culture.

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