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Festival of Thailand
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The festival has its origin in a
traditional Buddhist tale. When Prince Vessadorn, the
Buddha's penultimate incarnation, returned to his city,
the welcoming procession was so delightful that spirits
emerged to celebrate. Phi Ta Khon is celebrated largely
by young men who dress as spirits to parade a sacred
Buddha image and tease villagers, and monks reciting the
story of the Buddha's last great incarnation before
attaining Enlightenment.