The northeast town of Ubon Ratchathani looks to share its Isan cultural legacy with a return of the annual Candle Festival from July 11-17 to mark Khao Phansa Day -- the start of Buddhist Lent.
Buddhist pilgrims provide monks with food and essentials, like saffron robes and lights, since they aren't allowed to leave their temples for three months, in order to study the dhamma and meditate without interruption.
