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Held in early October is celebrated in Phuket and Trang only. For this almost weeklong celebration, Chinese Buddhists eat only vegetarian food.
There are numerous ceremonies and processions, which are both interesting and colourful. The food sold in street stalls at this time is well worth sampling. Self-mortification is practiced during these celebrations and the participants parade through the streets with bicycle wheels, spears and the like, pierced through their skin. TIP: For the squeamish, be warned, these self-mortifications are on the gory side. |
Festivals and Holidays