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Phi Ta Khon
Phi Ta Khon Festival has its origin in a traditional Buddhisttale. When Prince Vessandorn, the Buddha's penultimate incarnation,returned to his city. the welcoming procession was so delightfulthat spirits emerged to celebrate. Phi Ta Khon is celebrated largelyby young men who dress as spirits to parade a sacred Buddha imageand tease villagers, and monks reciting the story of the Buddha'slast great incarnation before attaining Enlightenment.