| | | Phuket Vegetarian Festival 28 September - 07 October 2008 | | | Phuket Vegetarian Festival Vegetarian Festival in Phuket The Phuket Vegetarian Festival is an annual event held during the ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar and for nine days participants observe the following commitments: - Cleanliness of the body during the festival
- Clean kitchen utensils not to be used by others who do not participate in the festival
- Wear white during the festival
- Behave physically and mentally
- Avoid eating meat
- Avoid sex
- Avoid alcohol
- People in mourning should not participate
- Pregnant women and menstruating women should not attend ceremonies
Thai-Chinese resident in Phuket have long passed on the vegetarian festival to purify mind and soul by refraining from meat consumption and meditating. On the 6th day of the festival, there will be religious processions and incredible displays of face-and-body piercing. On the last day, there will be a “Koi Han” ceremony to exorcize ill fortune and a farewell ceremony for the deities at night. | | | | Schedule for street processions of Chinese Shrines | | WED | October 01, 2008 | Sapam Shrine | | THU | October 02, 2008 | Samkong Shrine | | FRI | October 03, 2008 | Ban Tha Rve Shrine | | SAT | October 04, 2008 | Bang Neow Shrine Cherng Thalay Shrine | | SUN | October 05, 2008 | Jui Tui Shrine | | MON | October 06, 2008 | Kathu Shrine Yokkekeng Shrine | | TUE | October 07, 2008 | Sui Boon Tong Shrine |
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