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Each year Dan Sai (see Interactive Map Loei) holds the Phi Ta Khon festival. The local people are very proud of this unique and colorful traditional merit making festival which has been passed on from generation to generation for several centuries. This festival is held once a year and reflects beliefs in spirits, ghosts and the teachings of Buddha.

The Phi Ta Khon is a re-enactment of the tale describing Lord Buddha’s last great incarnation before attaining Enlightenment. According to Buddhist accounts, Prince Vessandara who was the Buddha’s penultimate returned to his village after many years in exile. It was such a joyous occasion that the village spirits came forth to join the welcoming parade.

Phi Ta Khon is now a very colorful and vibrant procession re-enacted by Dan Sai residents dressed up as “spirits” wearing long trailing costumes made from colorful strips of cloth sewn together and a mask. The mask is made of a special container used to cook sticky rice, a sheath from a coconut palm frond, and wood.

*Dan Sai is located in Loei province in the northeastern part of Thailand. It is an old community known for its hospitality and friendliness. (see Interactive Map Loei)

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source: tessabandansai.com