Bangkok Hosts Traditional Wax Castle Offering Ceremony
The Department of Religious Affairs held a traditional Isan-Lao wax castle offering ceremony at Wat Pathum Wanaram to mark the end of Buddhist Lent.
On October 25, 2026, the Department of Religious Affairs under the Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with Wat Pathum Wanaram and the Pathum Wan District Office, organized the annual 'Wax Castle Offering Ceremony' in Bangkok. This cultural event aimed to preserve the artistic heritage of the Isan-Lao traditions during the end of Buddhist Lent, known as Ok Phansa. The ceremony served as a Buddhist offering to the sacred statues of Luang Pho Phra Soem, Phra Saen, and Phra Sai. The event was presided over by Somdet Phra Yanwachirodom, the abbot of Wat Pathum Wanaram, and Jesada Cheewawichwalkul, Director-General of the Department of Religious Affairs. Attendees participated in the offering of wax trees, wax garlands, and Khan Mak Beng, followed by a procession from the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre to the temple. For residents and visitors, this event offers a rare opportunity to witness regional cultural practices in the heart of the capital. While the ceremony successfully highlighted traditional craftsmanship, further details regarding the specific schedule for next year's event have not yet been announced by the Ministry of Culture.
