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December 1, 2025

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The Vegetarian Festival is on again; here another image from a previous occasion.

Every year in the 9th lunar month the descendants of Chinese immigrants throughout SE Asia celebrate the festival in honour of the 9 emperor gods. Over a period of 10-20 days the participants purify body and mind through strict diet and abstinence from impure or intoxicating acts and sex, as well as feats of endurance and suffering.

Select few operate as mediums called ม้าทรง (lit. ‘horse officially enrolled for duty’). Through rituals including piercing and self-mutilation they demonstrate their commitment, and heightened strength whilst acting on behalf of the gods. Occasionally the piercings are extreme. Some do this as much for show, as others perceive it as a duty and merit for both themselves and their community.

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