Phi Ta Khon (Ghost Festival)
ผีตาโขน
In Dan Sai district, locals dress as ghosts with huge painted masks and colorful costumes, parading through streets with music and dancing. This Buddhist-animist festival combines reverence with revelry in one of Thailand's most photogenic events.
When: June/July (Dates vary)
Where: Dan Sai, Loei Province
Highlights
Colorful ghost costumesStreet paradesTraditional musicMask-making workshops
Travel Tips
- • Exact dates announced annually
- • Book accommodation early
- • Join in - visitors can wear costumes too