Phuket Vegetarian Festival enters final day with firecracker-filled procession
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Phuket's Vegetarian Festival entered its final day on 18 October, with Lor Rong Shrine holding its Ew Keng procession through Phuket Town. Spirit mediums joined amid firecrackers. Shrines planned farewell ceremonies from around 22:00 at Laem Saphan Hin, and Go Teng poles will be dismantled on 19 October.
Why it matters
The festival draws Thai and foreign visitors to Phuket Town, with road crowds, firecrackers and smoke expected during the farewell events. Organisers have also set the 2027 dates, which helps travellers plan.
What's next
Shrines will dismantle the Go Teng poles from 16:00 on 19 October, officially closing this year's festival; the 2027 festival is scheduled for 30 September to 8 October.
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- Khaosod EnglishView original →
