The Ministry of Tourism and Sports, together with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, has taken the unique Thai cultural tradition of the Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival to an international level. This step is in line with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's Soft Power policy, which focuses on the greatness of the Ubon Candle Festival 2024.
Chai Wacharonke, government spokesperson, announced the success of the festival. The event took place from July 17 to 23 in Thung Si Muang and surrounding streets in Ubon Ratchathani, attracting more than 100.000 Thai and international tourists, raising an estimated 800 million baht.
The festival showcased Thailand's rich cultural heritage through parades, traditional performances and various activities, promoting Ubon Ratchathani as a major tourist destination. The event featured a two-day parade of intricately carved candles, including royal candles and rain shower towels, with nearly 100 processions. Visitors enjoyed performances and activities such as candle making demonstrations, traditional dances and local craft displays. The event also supported local businesses through the sale of OTOP products.
The Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival has a long history dating back 123 years, and remains an important event celebrating Thailand's Buddhist traditions and community spirit.
Other provinces also held similar candle parades. In Nakhon Ratchasima, the parade was held at the Thao Suranari Monument, with 22 candle processions and various cultural performances. In Ayutthaya, the 13th annual water candle procession took place at the Ladchado Canal, with more than 180 boats participating. Ratchaburi organized a water candle procession at the Damnoen Saduak Canal, with more than 100 boats and a wide range of cultural activities.
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