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The Candle Festival in Ubon Ratchathani province in Thailand

Published: July 16, 2014, 3:37 a.m.

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Hello and welcome to Holiday a Day, your daily dose of Holidays, festivals, celebrations and remembrances from around the world.

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I am your host Jeffrey Johnson

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Between 11th and the 21st of July in 2014 we celebrate

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The Candle Festival in Ubon Ratchathani province in Thailand. During this time people show off their candle carving abilities, there is even a candle sent by the Royal Family to this festival. The highlight of the event is on Khao Phansa the first day of the Buddhist Lent season. \\xa0This is the day that the candles are paraded through the city for all to see. Khao Phansa is the three months when the monks will not stray far from their temple, having to return each night. This is also the time when it is most auspicious to become a monk. Khao Phansa happens on the day after the full moon on the 8th lunar month.

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Happy Candle Festival!

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That is all I have for today but if I have missed anything or if you think I might miss a future holiday let me know by emailing me at holidayaday@gmail.com or on twitter @holidayaday.

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And remember to have a great day because there is a holiday out there somewhere.

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