Phuket Launches Annual "Por Tor" Festival, Drawing Residents for Ghost Offerings
Phuket's annual "Por Tor (Hungry Ghost)" festival has commenced, with the Deputy Governor officiating the opening. The event sees local residents gathering for traditional offerings to ancestors and spirits, reinforcing community bonds and cultural heritage.
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