Hua Hin Municipality will hold the Buddhist Lent Candle Festival 2026 at the Old Hua Hin Railway Station on 23 and 24 July.
Residents and visitors are invited to take part in the two-day event, which aims to preserve an important Thai Buddhist tradition and encourage the public to learn more about local religious and cultural practices.
Activities will begin on Thursday, 23 July, from 3pm to 8pm, with traditional Thai music performances and an opportunity for members of the public to help make Buddhist Lent candles.
The programme will continue from 3pm on Friday, 24 July, with further candle-making activities, a Dhamma discussion and traditional Thai music.
Event schedule
23 July 2026
3pm–8pm
Traditional Thai music performances
Buddhist Lent candle-making activity
24 July 2026
From 3pm
Buddhist Lent candle-making activity
Dhamma discussion
Traditional Thai music performances
6.30pm
Ceremony to light incense and candles in worship of the Triple Gem
Formal declaration of Buddhist faith
Pledge-taking and chanting ceremony
Ceremonial chanting by Buddhist monks
Presentation of Buddhist Lent candles and bathing robes for the Rains Retreat to Buddhist monks
Water-pouring ceremony to dedicate merit
8.30pm
Buddhist ceremonies conclude
