From 10 to 22 July, the Tourism Authority of Thailand is arranging tour programs for tourists to visit several candle communities in Ubon Ratchathani, where they may take part in wax candle carving. The highlight of the festival is scheduled for 20-23 July at Thung Si Mueang Park, which is a major location for the candle procession.
It has long been a tradition for local people to offer carved beeswax candles to temples to celebrate the first day of Buddhist Lent, which, this year, falls on 23 July after Asalha Buja on 22 July. Both Asalha Puja and Buddhist Lent are important occasions, when Buddhists perform merit making and practice Dhamma for peace and happiness.