Por Tor begins in Phuket Town, with parades running through Sept. 10
Por Tor Festival has opened in Phuket Town, with the first ceremony held yesterday at 5pm at Phuket Thai Hua Museum on Krabi Rd.
The festival, tied on Phuket to Chinese ancestor worship, is now moving across shrines, markets, and community venues around the old town and will continue through Sept. 10.
What happened
Officials, cultural groups, and residents joined the opening ritual, turning the museum area into the first focal point of the season.
Where it goes next
This year’s schedule covers multiple locations in Phuket Town, with ceremonies, offerings, and evening gatherings spread through the old city area. The festival dates are confirmed as Aug. 25 to Sept. 10.
Why people should care
For locals, Por Tor offers an easy after-work outing and a reminder of the island’s Hokkien-Chinese roots. For visitors, it is one of the clearest chances to see a living Phuket tradition up close, in the middle of the old town rather than behind a museum glass case.
If you go, expect busier streets and slower parking near the festival sites, especially in the evening.
