Spectacular wax sculptures were paraded in Ubon Ratchathani in northeastern Thailand to mark the start of Khao Pansa or 'Buddhist Lent'.<br /><br />The intricately carved sculptures made from candle wax, depict scenes from Buddhist mythology<br /><br />In the evening, locals wear silk costumes for organised displays of music and dance. <br /><br />Ubon Ratchathani is a particularly popular place for people to see the so-called ‘Candle Festival’ that marks the start of the period in which monks retreat to temples until the end of September.<br /><br />Candles are used by the monks to dispel the gloom so locals giant wax candle carvings to honour them, though the 'candles' are never burnt.
