Phuket and Phang Nga Begin Vegetarian Festival with 'Raising the Sacred Pole' Ceremony
The annual Vegetarian Festival has commenced in Phuket and Phang Nga, southern Thailand. A symbolic "Raising of the Sacred Pole" ceremony, marking the festival's start, took place at a prominent temple in Phang Nga, drawing numerous devotees. This tradition is observed to pray for health and prosperity.
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