Min of Culture to host Phi Ta Khon Festival in Loei on Sat

 

 

LOEI, 15th June 2018 (NNT)-The Ministry of Culture is set to host Phi Ta Khon, also known as a ghost mask festival, in Loei province from June 16th to 18th. 

The Ministry of Culture has also invited participants from Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam and South Korea to join the festival where they can display their beautiful masks and costumes. Phi Ta Khon Festival will be held in the Dan Sai district in a joint effort between the Ministry of Culture, local public and private organizations as well as a network of culture related agencies. 

Culture Minister Vira Rojpojchanarat said during a press conference announcing the upcoming event that it is being held to promote local tourism, a colorful local tradition and cultural exchanges between Thailand and other countries. 

In addition to a parade of masked Phi Ta Khon performers, visitors will get to enjoy a traditional rocket launching ceremony, a Phi Ta Khon mask contest, a variety of local products and cultural performances. The Phi Ta Kon Festival will be held from this Saturday until Monday without an admission fee. For more information please call 1765. It is expected that up to 10 million baht will be in circulation during the busy 3-day event.

 

-- nnt 2018-06-15

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The Ministry of Culture

Also known as "The Ministry of Ghosts, Spirits, and Shenanigans"