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THéo COurant

Travelling around South East Asia

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Hungry Ghost Festival in Phuket: Por Tor Dates, Traditions & Ang Ku

Hungry Ghost Festival in Phuket: Por Tor Dates, Traditions & Ang Ku
Every year, during the seventh month of the Chinese lunar calendar, Phuket’s Hokkien Chinese community pays tribute to its ancestors and prepares offerings for wandering spirits. This is the Por Tor Festival, a deeply rooted tradition that is particularly visible at Phuket Town’s Chinese shrines.