Loei’s fascinating ‘Bun Luang and Phi Ta Khon Festival’ takes place 1-3 July 2022
July 1 - 3 , 2022
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to invite all tourists to experience the colourful and intriguing Bun Luang and Phi Ta Khon Festival – also known as the Ghost Festival - which will be held from 1 - 3 July, 2022, in Dan Sai district of the Northeastern province of Loei.
This unique annual celebration - that sees the local villagers dress in distinctive and boldly colourful masks and headgear to partake in the carnival atmosphere – is a popular date on the festival calendar. The most recognized feature and a highlight of the event is the parade of the costumed villagers through the town.
Along with the grand parade, there are various other activities throughout the three-day festival which include traditional rituals and Buddhist ceremonies at Phon-Chai temple.
In this year’s programme, the activities on the first day (Friday, 1 July) include food offerings to monks at the temple, a summoning of spirits ceremony, a cultural ceremony and stage performances.
The festival’s official opening ceremony in front of Dan Sai District Office on day two (Saturday, 2 July) will be followed by a summoning of spirits and then the grand parade, making of merit and firing of bamboo rockets.
On day three (Sunday, 3 July) there will be 13 consecutive Buddhist sermons at Phon-Chai Temple, and parading of consecutive Buddhist sermons of all villages in Dan Sai District.
Contact Details:
TAT Loei Office on Tel. +66 42812812, +66 42811405, or via e-mail at tatloei@tat.or.th.
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