Phuket’s Vegetarian Festival, where extreme body piercings bring blessings
Every autumn Taoists flock to Phuket in Thailand to take part in arguably the country’s most unusual religious event: the annual Vegetarian Festival. The festival’s simple name belies the depths of the proceedings that unfold over its nine-day run. During the festival, devotees and tourists gather at temples and join processions, praying and following a … Read more
