Phi Ta Khon
Phi Ta Khon is a three-day festival celebrated in the Loei province of Thailand. It is also known as the Ghost Festival or the Festival of Ghosts. During this festival, people wear colourful and scary masks made of cloth and bamboo, and vibrant costumes made of strips of colourful cloth. The masks represent the ghosts or spirits of ancestors according to local traditions.
The festival is celebrated during the sixth lunar month, which usually falls in June or July. The first day is dedicated to merit-making, and many people visit temples to offer food and alms to monks. The second day is the main event, and people gather to parade through the streets with the scary masks and vibrant costumes. They also perform traditional dances and play music. The third day is reserved for religious ceremonies and offerings.
The origin of Phi Ta Khon is not clear, but it is believed to date back to pre-Buddhist times when people in the region believed in animism and ancestor worship. The festival was revived in the 1950s and has been celebrated ever since.
The festival is an important social event in the community, and people come from far and wide to participate. It is also believed to bring good luck and prosperity to the community.
The festival is celebrated during the sixth lunar month, which usually falls in June or July. The first day is dedicated to merit-making, and many people visit temples to offer food and alms to monks. The second day is the main event, and people gather to parade through the streets with the scary masks and vibrant costumes. They also perform traditional dances and play music. The third day is reserved for religious ceremonies and offerings.
The origin of Phi Ta Khon is not clear, but it is believed to date back to pre-Buddhist times when people in the region believed in animism and ancestor worship. The festival was revived in the 1950s and has been celebrated ever since.
The festival is an important social event in the community, and people come from far and wide to participate. It is also believed to bring good luck and prosperity to the community.