Swords, knives and badminton rackets were among an array of objects pushed through Taoist worshippers' cheeks as Thailand's annual Vegetarian Festival got underway on Thursday. Also known as the Nine ...
PHUKET (AFP) - As burning incense fills the air, devotees in trances force skewers and swords through their cheeks in ritualistic acts underpinning southern Thailand's colourful - and seemingly ...
In the tourist island of Phuket, the nine-day Taoist 'Nine Emperor Gods' festival is in full swing. Hundreds of participants march down streets showcasing a dizzying variety of piercings. PHUKET, ...
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