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The Weird and Wonderful Rituals of Phuket-Thailand

Strange celebrations in Phuket- Thailand

The Weird and Wonderful Rituals of Phuket-Thailand. Phuket is a popular tourist destination in Thailand, but it is also home to some strange and u

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The Weird and Wonderful Rituals of Phuket-Thailand.

Phuket is a popular tourist destination in Thailand, but it is also home to some strange and unusual rituals.

Here are a few of the strangest rituals, and celebrations in Phuket-Thailand

The Vegetarian Festival.

Thais are celebrating Vegetarian festival every year in October, and it involves people abstaining from meat and alcohol for nine days. During the festival, many people also pierce their skin with sharp objects, such as swords, knives, and needles. Thais are believing it help to cleanse the body and mind, and to bring good luck.

The Vegetarian Festival. Phuket-Thailand
The Vegetarian Festival. Phuket-Thailand

The Ghost Festival.

Thais are celebrating The Ghost festival every year in July, and it involves people making offerings to the spirits of the dead. The offerings can include food, flowers, and incense. Some people also believe that it is important to stay up all night during the festival, as this will help to ward off evil spirits.

The Ghost Festival. Phuket-Thailand
The Ghost Festival. Phuket-Thailand

The Monkey Buffet Festival.

Thais are celebrating The Monkey Buffet festival every year in November, and it involves feeding hundreds of monkey’s bananas, apples, and other fruits. The festival is said to have originated as a way to appease the monkeys, who are said to be the guardians of the local temples.

The Monkey Buffet Festival. Phuket-Thailand
The Monkey Buffet Festival. Phuket-Thailand

The Fire-Walking Ceremony.

This ceremony is practiced by some of the local Chinese communities, and it involves walking barefoot across hot coals. The practitioners believe that this helps to cleanse the body and mind, and it is also said to be a test of courage.

The Fire-Walking Ceremony. Phuket-Thailand
The Fire-Walking Ceremony. Phuket-Thailand

Phuket-Thailand is a nice place to visit.

These are just a few of the strangest rituals in Phuket. While they may seem strange to outsiders, they are all deeply meaningful to the people who practice them.

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