I have been living in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand for almost 6 years now. That means I have been through 5 Candle Festivals. It is the most famous festival here. Every year it is a major production and the main tourist draw here during the course of a year. There is a good reason for this.
It is hard to find a hotel room during the time of The Candle Festival. Many hotels begin filling up a fews months out. The early birds get the rooms, the others have to find a room in other nearby provinces, maybe an hours drive away.
What I find most fascinating about the Candle Festival is the candle floats themself. They are large, can compare to any parade float in the USA. Also the tedious and painstaking handicraft work that goes into the creations. I can look at them and admire them, but I will leave it to others to create them. I don't think I quite have the patience.
If you get a chance to ever come here to Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand in July during the Candle Festival, by all means you should do it. But if you want to come you should make resevations by the end of March to get the good hotels and good rooms.
Welcome and hope to see your here for the festival.
