Experience the incredible energy and vegan street food of the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival

00:00 - Small part of the parade near Chalong roundabout 03:37 - Food festival near Jui Tui Shrine About the Phuket Vegetarian Festival (Jia Chai / Gin Jay) The Nine Emperor Gods Festival dates back to 1825 in Kathu, Phuket. Observed during the 9th lunar month of the Chinese calendar, devotees follow 10 strict principles—including wearing white, abstaining from meat, alcohol, and animal products—to achieve physical and spiritual purification. 💡 Quick Tips for Visiting: ⚪ Dress Code: Wear white clothing to show respect at shrines and processions. 🚩 Spotting Vegan Food: Look for yellow flags featuring red Chinese characters (เจ / Jay). 💥 Ear & Eye Protection: Processions involve massive strings of firecrackers—bring earplugs and clear protective glasses! ⛩️ Key Shrines: Jui Tui Shrine, Bang Neow, Kathu, and Sam Kong. Experience the tropics in 4K 60fps. Best enjoyed watching on a big screen. #4k #walk #view #tour #PhuketVegetarianFestival #Phuket