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.

How did the villagers celebrate when the Prince returned?

What is the significance of the ghosts and spirits joining the party?