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'''Phi Ta Khon' |
'''Phi Ta Khon''' ({{lang-th|ผีตาโขน}}; phǐi taa khǒn; {{IPA-th|pʰǐː taː kʰǒn|}}) is a festival held in Dan Sai, [[Loei province]], [[Isan]], Thailand. The events take place over three days sometime between March and July, the dates being selected annually by the town’s [[Mediumship|medium]]s. |
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The whole event is called ''Bun Luang'', part of a Buddhist [[merit-making]] holiday also known as ''Bun Phawet'' (assembly day). The town’s residents invite protection from ''Phra U-pakut'', the spirit of the Mun river. They then hold a series of games and take part in a procession wearing [[mask]]s made of the sheaths or bottom part of thick palm leaf stems. Bamboo sticky rice steaming baskets are stitched onto the tops of the sheaths to make the top section of the mask. Artists paint the masks with very creative and intricate designs and add carved wooden noses and ear-like appendages. The dancers wear loose and colorful [[patchwork]] pants and shirts, with strings of bells hanging down from their belts, in the back. They tease the spectators with big wooden [[phallus]]es. |
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The whole event is called ''Bun Luang'', part of a Buddhist merit-making holiday also known as ''Bun Phawet''. |
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| ⚫ | The origins of this part of the festival are traditionally ascribed to a story of the [[Vessantara Jataka]] in which the [[Gautama Buddha|Buddha]] in one of his past lives as a prince made a long journey and was presumed dead. The celebrations on his return were so raucous as to wake the dead. <ref>[http://www.thailand.com/travel/festival/festivals_phitakhon.htm Phi Ta Khon Festival - Thailand Tourism] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080704064122/http://www.thailand.com/travel/festival/festivals_phitakhon.htm |date=2008-07-04 }}</ref> |
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The first day is the Ghost Festival itself; it is also called ''Wan Ruam'' (assembly day). The town’s residents invite protection from ''Phra U-pakut'', the spirit of the [[Mun river]]. They then hold a series of games and take part in a procession wearing [[mask]]s made of [[rice]] husks or [[coconut]] leaves with hats made from rice steamers, plus [[patchwork]] clothing.<ref>[http://www.tribaltrappings.com/AO_1A.html Phi Ta Khon Masks]</ref> They also wear [[bell (instrument)|bell]]s and wave wooden [[phallus]]es. |
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The origins of this part of the festival are traditionally ascribed to a story of the [[Vessantara Jataka]] in which the [[Gautama Buddha|Buddha]] in one of his past lives as |
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The second day of the festival incorporates elements of the [[Rocket Festival]], plus |
The second day of the festival incorporates elements of the [[Rocket Festival]], plus costume and dance contests and more parades. |
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On the third and final day, the villagers listen to sermons. |
On the third and final day, the villagers listen to [[Dharma talk|sermons]] from [[Buddhist monks]]. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[Vessantara Jataka]] |
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*[[Transfer of merit]] |
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*[[Rocket Festival]] |
*[[Rocket Festival]] |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080123184324/http://sunsite.au.ac.th/thailand/special_event/ghost/index.html The Phi Ta Khon Ghost Festival - Assumption University] |
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* [http://www.thaiwaysmagazine.com/thai_article/2105_phi_ta_khon/phi_ta_khon.html Phi Ta Khon - Thai Ways Magazine] |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080203111354/http://www.thaiwaysmagazine.com/thai_article/2105_phi_ta_khon/phi_ta_khon.html Phi Ta Khon - Thai Ways Magazine] |
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Phi Ta Khon (Thai: ผีตาโขน; phǐi taa khǒn; [pʰǐː taː kʰǒn]) is a festival held in Dan Sai, Loei province, Isan, Thailand. The events take place over three days sometime between March and July, the dates being selected annually by the town’s mediums.
The whole event is called Bun Luang, part of a Buddhist merit-making holiday also known as Bun Phawet (assembly day). The town’s residents invite protection from Phra U-pakut, the spirit of the Mun river. They then hold a series of games and take part in a procession wearing masks made of the sheaths or bottom part of thick palm leaf stems. Bamboo sticky rice steaming baskets are stitched onto the tops of the sheaths to make the top section of the mask. Artists paint the masks with very creative and intricate designs and add carved wooden noses and ear-like appendages. The dancers wear loose and colorful patchwork pants and shirts, with strings of bells hanging down from their belts, in the back. They tease the spectators with big wooden phalluses.
The origins of this part of the festival are traditionally ascribed to a story of the Vessantara Jataka in which the Buddha in one of his past lives as a prince made a long journey and was presumed dead. The celebrations on his return were so raucous as to wake the dead. [1]
The second day of the festival incorporates elements of the Rocket Festival, plus costume and dance contests and more parades.
On the third and final day, the villagers listen to sermons from Buddhist monks.
