Phi Ta Khon Ghosts Festival
(Thailand)
One of the most exciting and
unique festivals in Thailand is Phi Ta Khon, the name of which in Russian means
"festival of ghosts." Fun event, combines elements of animist and
Buddhist beliefs, held annually for three days in the period from March to
June.
Festival participants Pee Ta
Khon can be found on scary masks and bizarre costumes, all solemn garb they
prepare yourself. Once at the end of the festival all made their dried rice
husk masks rushed into the river, but now the Thais do not throw them away, and
used as decorative ornaments. Another indispensable accessory participants of
this event are the bells that make noise during the so-called "rain
dance".
The first day of the festival
called Van Ruam. In the so-called "day of the meeting," the locals
dress up in costumes eccentric acquiring similarity hideous specters.
On the second day of the
celebration, which is called Bun Bang Fai, the air launched missiles, which,
according to the beliefs of the Thais, should attract the rain in the rainy
season. Gala rocket flight is accompanied by music, songs and traditional
dances.
At the end of the festival Pee
Ta Khon Thais gather at the local temple Wat Ponchaev where listen to 13
sermons of the Buddha. This year's festival will be held July 28-30, so do not
miss this merriment, bound everlasting traditions and religious beliefs.
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