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Kathu Shrine Procession Draws Crowds During Phuket Vegetarian Festival

PHUKET: Kathu Shrine, recognised as the birthplace of Phuket’s Vegetarian Festival, held its annual Iew Keng deity procession through Phuket Town this morning (Oct 17), with large numbers of male and female spirit mediums taking part.

5h ago The Phuket News

PHUKET: Kathu Shrine, recognised as the birthplace of Phuket’s Vegetarian Festival, held its annual Iew Keng deity procession through Phuket Town this morning (Oct 17), with large numbers of male and female spirit mediums taking part.

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