English for tourism Presentation To Teacher Jantana Khumanakul English Kanchananukroh school Pee Ta Khon The merit ceremonies (Ngan Boon) of Thai northeasterner (can be called as 'E-san people') originated from old customs or traditions which continually taught until now, are called as "Heed Sib- song Klong Sib-si." The words "Heed Sib-song" can be understood as the twelve- month traditions as follows. Those people in Dhan Sai District, Loei have established their merit ceremony of March (Duan Si) the Boon Pa Ved together with Boon Bung Fai called Ngan Boon Luang. It has been held during the end of March to the beginning of April every year. This so-called a big event and there is a grand sermon (Tej Mahachat) named the Mahavejsandon Jadoh, the story of last great incarnation of the Budda. This Boon Luang parade of Dahn Sai people comes the Pee Ta Khon festival which is now a famous Thai parade or caravan widely known all over the world. Pee Ta Khon is one of the E-san traditional plays. Each player must wear scary mask and make-up to look like ghost. Not for invoking evil spirit but for amusing among the crowd. In former years, E-san people usually played it for favor during the Boon Bung Fai and Boon Pa Ved ceremonies The origin of Pee Ta Khon parade is based on the belief in old time story of the last great incarnation of the Budda, Mahavejsandon. While his parents, the King and the Queen of those days, had welcomed him and his family back after banishment. The caravan paraded them back to the city was full of savages and ghosts who used to serve and respect him highly, joined for farewell. Done by Ms. Padthama PitupragornnukulNo.27 Ms. Supattra Fafoengwitthayakul No.39 M.5/8