These beachgoers take sandcastle building to another level with stunning temple sculptures decorated with thousands of jewels.<br /><br />Hundreds of locals converge each year on the bay in Chonburi, eastern Thailand, to construct stunning 8ft high sand pagodas, known as Chedi Sai. <br /><br />The festival, called Wan Lai Bangsaen, marks the country’s Songkran new year celebrations. While the festivities last from April 13 - April 15, in different regions they continue for up to a week after.<br /><br />Footage shot yesterday (April 16) shows some of the stunning sandcastle temples that were made by the Buddhist natives from the area.<br /><br />The coastal town of Bangsaen has developed a unique reputation for its unique sculptures, with artists working for up to 36 hours on each one.<br /><br />Then after the two-day event is finished, each one is knocked down - a symbolic act relating to Buddha’s idea that nothing is permanent.
