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Time to relax at a local festival

 

 

 

The Wax Castle Festival

 

  This annual event takes place on Ok Phansa Day the end of Buddhist Lent in October. The evening parade through the city and the cities surroundings to the temple takes place in the dark with many colored lights. During the day it is possible to view the castle in a sheltered location.

 

a Wax Castle at the festival

 

  An impressive detail of the large-scale Beeswax Castle shown at the festival.

 

 

 

Dragon Boat Art

 

 

a Dragon Boat at the festival

 

  An imposing Dragon Boat shown at the festival waiting for the nightly procession and the long-boat races.

 

 

market at the festival

 

  No festival without market stuff.

 

 

castles are protected under a roof

 

  Wax castles are protected under a roof and await the city tour. Beeswax has been used since ancient timesfor many applications.

 

 

colorful floral decorations

 

  More wax castles with lots of colorful floral decorations.

 

 

still quiet on the market

 

  During the day it is still quiet on the market, but the crowds will erupt when it gets dark.

 

 

Dancing on the street

 

  The party has started. Countless groups show their Thai dance art at night.

 

 

 

Video Gallery

 

 Market 

 

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Content last change: April 27 2024