Events · August

Por Tor (Hungry Ghost Festival)

Name: Por Tor (Hungry Ghost Festival)
Start: 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-09-06T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Phuket Old Town

Phuket Old Town

19 August 2026 – 6 September 2026

A tradition of the Chinese Hokkien community. They believe that during this period the gate between worlds opens and the dead return hungry. Cakes shaped like red turtles are placed on the altars — the turtle is a symbol of long life. In 2026 it ran from August 19 to September 6.

Meaning

A Hokkien Chinese festival for feeding wandering ancestral spirits, whose gate between worlds is believed to open during this period.

Last verified 17/09/2026.