Original: The latter is often the core event of many village celebrations , but is at its most elaborate in the Ubon Ratchathani version , which nowadays is a major event both for residents and for tourists : giant candles are paraded through the town , each representing a local temple , district or other institution .
Simplified: It is now a major event both for residents and for tourists : giant candles are paraded through the town , each representing a local temple , district or other institution .