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Ghost Festival Print E-mail
Written by Richard Barrow   
Friday, 08 July 2005

The Phi Ta Khon festival, or Ghost Festival, is unique to the Dan Sai district in Loei Province and reflects the local Isan belief in ghosts and spirits. Held once a year, it is part of a grand merit-making festival known as the "Boon Luang" festival. It is usually held around July.

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