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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.
Phuket launched its annual Por Tor (Hungry Ghost) Festival on August 31, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. Phuket Deputy Governor Romdon Hayiawa presided over the opening ceremony held at the Queen Sirikit 72nd Birthday Park, locally known as Dragon Square on Thalang Road. A lively parade was released prior to the opening ceremony. The festival is a traditional event where the community makes offerings and pays respects to ancestors and spirits. For the local residents of Phuket, the Por Tor Festival is more than just a religious observance; it serves as a significant cultural event that strengthens family and community ties. Various offerings are made across different locations during this period, bringing residents together and contributing to the continuation of long-standing traditional practices.
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The Phuket Express