Only In Thailand 5 - Ghost Festival Tradition

The Thai Ghost Festival, also known as the Peter Cohen Festival, is a two-day event attracting thousands seeking a thrilling experience. Locals dress as ghosts, resembling pirates, and carry swords to entertain and scare spectators. The festival commemorates a historical event where a Prince returned to his village, believed to be dead, leading to celebrations that supposedly woke the dead. Held in June, this festival is not for the faint-hearted.

What is the main attraction of the Thai Ghost Festival?

• Scary costumes and appearances

• Music concerts

• Traditional Thai food

• Fireworks display

How do the ghost men entertain the spectators during the festival?

• By playing musical instruments

• By performing traditional dances

• By telling ghost stories

• By carrying long handled swords

What is the emotional impact mentioned in the festival activities?

• Boredom

• Confusion

• Long term emotional scars

• Joy and happiness

What historical event does the Thai Ghost Festival commemorate?

• The founding of a new city

• A prince's return after being presumed dead

• The end of a war

• The birth of a famous king

When is the Thai Ghost Festival traditionally held?

• In September

• In December

• In March

• In June