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Phuket Vegetarian Festival Kicks Off With Increased Security

PHUKET: Phuket’s annual Vegetarian Festival began this evening (Oct 9) with Go Teng poles raised at shrines across the island, as authorities stepped up security and preparations for nine days of religious ceremonies, deity processions and public events.

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PHUKET: Phuket’s annual Vegetarian Festival began this evening (Oct 9) with Go Teng poles raised at shrines across the island, as authorities stepped up security and preparations for nine days of religious ceremonies, deity processions and public events.

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