Uploaded August 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Vegetarian Festival started about 150 years ago in the Kathu district, where the majority of the Chinese tin mine workers were settled in Phuket Thaiuland. They formed such a large portion of the community that a group of Chinese opera performers were hired to entertain them and their families. During the Chinese ninth lunar month, Phuket was hit with an epidemic of a fatal disease and the loss of many lives. The Chinese performers were also falling ill.
Eventually, they realised they had forgotten to pay homage to the Nine Emperor Gods (Kiu Ong Iah) in the first nine days of the month. Thus, one of the performers was sent to China to invite the Kiu Ong Iah to Phuket. The next year the Chinese followed the tradition of refraining from eating meat, drinking alcoholic drinks, engaging in sex, quarreling, telling lies or killing. The epidemic ceased, and, every year since, the people of Phuket Thailand have continued to celebrate the festival. Visitors are perhaps most impressed with the spectacle of people, ostensibly possessing by gods, piercing their tongues, cheeks, and other parts of the anatomy with sharp implements.
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Music: Restless Natives
2:09
Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions
Cinematic | Angry
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The Vegetarian Festival started about 150 years ago in the Kathu district, where the majority of the Chinese tin mine workers were settled in Phuket Thaiuland. They formed such a large portion of the community that a group of Chinese opera performers were hired to entertain them and their families. During the Chinese ninth lunar month, Phuket was hit with an epidemic of a fatal disease and the loss of many lives. The Chinese performers were also falling ill.
Eventually, they realised they had forgotten to pay homage to the Nine Emperor Gods (Kiu Ong Iah) in the first nine days of the month. Thus, one of the performers was sent to China to invite the Kiu Ong Iah to Phuket. The next year the Chinese followed the tradition of refraining from eating meat, drinking alcoholic drinks, engaging in sex, quarreling, telling lies or killing. The epidemic ceased, and, every year since, the people of Phuket Thailand have continued to celebrate the festival. Visitors are perhaps most impressed with the spectacle of people, ostensibly possessing by gods, piercing their tongues, cheeks, and other parts of the anatomy with sharp implements.
A part of my new & exciting internet series: With Brent Madden's unique action camera style, Brent brings the television viewer up front and off the beaten trail in search of exciting stories, filming throughout Asia and all over the world with promises of high adventure and exotic locations in little known spots of mystery, intrigue and wonder. Join me on my new exciting adventures! THE BEST FAIL MOST AMAZING & AWESOME EXOTIC TABOO PEOPLE VIDEO ON YOUTUBE! Brent Madden National Geographic Discovery Channel Please Share, Comment & SUBSCRIBE! Thanks youtube people. Check me out at: brentmadden.com Traveling throughout Asia and the world; I film these Amazing sexy crazy whacky people strange animal tattoo weird Funny videos. Stories are based on: Religion & Culture around the world.
Music: Restless Natives
2:09
Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions
Cinematic | Angry
You're free to use this song and monetize your video.
