Nakhon Ratchasima’s annual candle festival will be held from 11-13 July 2014 at Tao Suranaree (Ya Mo) Monument in Korat. Meanwhile, Phimai and Chokchai districts will hold the candle festivals to mark the start of the Buddhist Lent on 11 July.
During the Korat Candle Festival, visitors are invited to take part and marvel at the many spectacular candles skilfully carved by local artisans of Nakhon Ratchasima. The candles are carved to tell the story of the lives of the Lord Buddha, the activities in honour of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej as well as the cultural and historical attractions unique to Nakhon Rachasima.
The grand procession of exquisitely-carved candles will be held around the Korat or Nakhon Ratchasima town on 12 July while a smaller scale parade of all carved candles that enter into a competition will be taking place at the Tao Suranaree Monument. The winner of the most beautifully carved candles will receive the Royal Trophy from Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.
Throughout three days, visitors will be mesmerised by the exquisite hand carved candles, spectacular light and sound multimedia presentations as well as rare cultural performances such as Khon Thai masked dance, merit-making caremonies, wax candle carving competition and photo competition.
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