street vendor at pee ta khon (the ghost festival), dan sai , loei province , isaan , thailand

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Pee Ta Khon (the Ghost Festival), also known as phi ta khon is the most common name for a group of festivals held in Dan Sai, Loei province, Isan, Thailand. The events take place over three days some time between may and July, the dates being selected annually by the town’s whole event is called Bun Luang. It is composed of a number of festivals: Pee Ta Khon, the Ghost Festival; the Rocket Festival; and Bun Pra Wate, a merit-making ceremony. The Phi Ta Khon Festival is unique to Thailand . The precise origin of Phi Ta Khon is unclear. But it is believed that the roots of the festival revolve around a tale of the Buddha's last life.

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Location: dan sai , loei province , isaan , thailand
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