The World Record for the ‘most number of people blowing candles simultaneously’ has been achieved by the members and staff of the Hotel Resort Pudong Shangri-La from in Pudong, Shanghai, China.

On March 23, 2013 at the occasion of Earth Hour; Five Hundred Nine (509) participants took part in the world record attempted in the hotel situated at Riverside Avenue of Pudong, Shanghai.

Previous World Record:

The World Record for the most number of people blowing candles simultaneously was achieved by the organization of Girl Scouts Medford, New Jersey USA. The number of participants in the record attempt was 379 and was attempted at Freedom Park in Medford, New Jersey, USA on March 11, 2012.