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Phuket Vegetarian Festival Procession Draws Crowds of Spectators

PHUKET: Phuket’s annual Vegetarian Festival continued this morning (Oct 14) with deity processions organised by Jeng Ong and Tha Ruea shrines, drawing large crowds of Thai and international spectators to witness traditional rituals and displays by spirit mediums.

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PHUKET: Phuket’s annual Vegetarian Festival continued this morning (Oct 14) with deity processions organised by Jeng Ong and Tha Ruea shrines, drawing large crowds of Thai and international spectators to witness traditional rituals and displays by spirit mediums.

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