Phuket Por Tor Festival

Por Tor or the ‘Hungry Ghost’ festival, is an important merit-making event for the ethnic Chinese. Special food, flowers, and candles are offered to ancestors on altars. Other offerings are made to ‘feed the ghosts without relatives’ that are said to have been released from hell for the month.

Experience this beautiful event for yourself at any Chinese Shrine on the island, or head to Seng Tek Bel Shrine on Phuket Road and the fresh market on Ranong Road to enjoy two of the biggest Hungry Ghost celebrations in Phuket. The Hungry Ghost Festival showcases a rich tradition in Phuket, with a variety of activities taking place at all of the Chinese shrines across the island.