Beautiful Candle Festival Parade in Ubon Ratchathani province, in the Nartheastern of Thailand
On Sunday, 9 July 2017, was one of the most significant Buddhist Festivals in Thailand, we call it as "Wan Khao Phansa" or "Buddhist Lent Day". It is normally following the first day of the full moon which is occurred in the middle of 8th month of the Thai lunar calendar. (the date is vary every year, it's up to the calendar.)
We celebrated the day with the candle parades. This is the most famous tradition and beautiful festival of Thailand which is held in Ubon Ratchathani, in the Nartheastern of Thailand every year. My friend who lives in that province sent these photos to me to share with you.
As you would see, the famous artists all over Thailand have great creation on their works; the giant candles were carved neatly in various characters in the Buddhist story series, Garuda, King of Nagas and our beloved King. They are magnificent arts and amazing parades!
Garuda and King of Nagas are popular in the parades.
Special parades, in remembrance of our beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
You will see Thai Northeastern traditional dance and music. This can make the candle festival parade be more joyful and fascinating.
If you plan to visit Thailand during this time next year, you may probably have experience this festival by yourself.
p.s. For your further information, "Khao Phansa" is the period that all monks have to stay in their temples for 3 months from now on as to avoid walking through people’s rice fields and damage the crops during rainy season. In the old days, there was no electricity, so we had to give candles to the temples. That’s why this tradition has occurred since then.
That's amazing, I can't believe those are all carved candles. What art works. Thanks for putting this out, and sharing this special day with us. Another wonder to see when I get to that part of the world. Have a nice night.
You're welcome! Yes, it's really amazing that the artists all over Thailand created their great works on those wonderful candles. If you visit Thailand during this time next year, you may include this to your list.... You are welcome to Thailand at any time! Thanks a lot for your nice comment! Have a wonderful night, too! :)
Those are some amazing artists. I'm pretty sure if I come over to Thailand, I am going to need about 6 months, as there is SO much to see and do.
Yeah! That'll be great! Just thinking how fun it will be if you can really stay in Thailand for 6 months.....that makes me very happy! ;D
That would be fun. I spent three months in New Zealand once, just wandering around. It was a whole lot of fun. Six months would be even better.
That would be a great time for you spending three months in New Zealand! My mother used to stay there for one month and she admired this country very much!
Yes, six months in Thailand will be certainly a lot of fun; a lot of things to see and a lot of foods to eat! ;)
I can look forward and dream until it can happen one day. I do love to travel, but the expense is sometimes in the way. Once I make it big on here, then I can go everywhere, but will need a portable computer to keep up with Steemit ( :
I'm quite sure you can make it big on here! Keep on your great works! I always admire you on this! Cheers!
I'm look forward to welcoming you in Thailand very soon! ;)
That is so wonderful parade. I wish I could hear the whole atmosphere but my heart can imagine each beat. Thank you my friend to share with us that amazing day of your beautiful country ;))))
You're welcome! Thanks so much for your nice comment! I'm really happy you like the parade! You are welcome to experience the whole atmosphere by yourself in Thailand for the next event next year..... ;D
Those are some amazing carvings! It is hard to imagine how that can be done. Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome! Thank you very much for your nice comment! Yes, they are really amazing! You are welcome to Thailand to see them closely by yourself for the next event next year! ;)
How cool that would be! Maybe when we are all steemit millionaires, LOL. ;)
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"Wan Khao Phansa" is a great traditional festival. Seem like very famous festival, beautiful photos my friend!
Thanks a lot! Yes, it's one of the most famous festival in Thailand! I'm glad you like the photos! ;)
You're welcome! I'm waiting for more beautiful photos from Thailand! :)))
I'm really happy to hear that! ;D
Congratulations for the beautiful traditions dear friend @tangmo, the images are very beautiful, thank you dear friend for sharing these traditions of your country
Have a great day
You're much welcome! Thanks so much for your nice compliment and resteem my post. I'm happy that you like the images and the traditions as well.
Have a wonderful day, too! ;)
Happy "Wan Khao Phansa"! Those are wonderful floats! I haven't seen any floats as fancy as those! Thanks for explaining the reason for the holiday, too.
You're welcome! Thanks a lot for your nice compliment. I'm glad you are interested in my explanation for the holiday and happy to know that you like the fancy floats! ;)
This traditional festival looks really nice , love the photography
Thanks so much! I'm glad you like the photos! Yes, the tradition festival is really nice! ;)
That looks amazing. thank you for helping me know Thailand and Thai culture better!
You're welcome! Thanks a lot! I'm happy to hear that... ;)
Magnificent! I have never seen a parade like this one. Thank you for explaining the story about the parade. Very interesting. I really do love learning about your beautiful Thailand! :)
You're welcome! Thanks so much! I'm glad to know that you like the parade and this helps you to learn more about Thailand. ;)
Wish you happy Wan Khao Phansa ...have a great time:))
Thanks so much! Have a wonderful day, too! ;)
You welcome tangmo:))
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