Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival set to happen July 22

The Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival set to happen July 22 at Ubon city on the Mun River, in the Isaan region of Thailand.

As part of the festivities, there’s a parade of giant candles and floats (each representing a local temple, district or other institution). Accompanying this are dancers in colourful traditional grab.

While in town for the event, stay at the popular Sunee Grand Hotel, which features a shopping mall, water park and bowling facilities. Rates start at B1,800 (S$75).