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Key Ceremonies of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival
Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2025
Key Ceremonies of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival
Street Processions (พิธีแห่พระรอบเมือง หรือ อิ้วเก้ง)
Fire Walking Ceremony (พิธีลุยไฟ หรือ โกยโห้ย)
Phuket Shrines
Phuket's shrines, locally known as "Aam" or "Saan Jao," are the vibrant spiritual and cultural heart of the island. Far more than just places of worship, they are living museums that tell the story of Phuket's rich history, shaped significantly by the influx of Chinese immigrants in the 19th century. These shrines are central to community life and are the epicenters of the island's most famous celebration, the Phuket Vegetarian Festival.
5-Shrine Walking Tour: 2.3 km, 34 mins
5-Shrine Motherbye Tour: 10.1 km, 25 mins
Worshipping the deities at the 9 sacred shrines.
- Kathu Shrine: Charisma & Influence
- Jui Tui Shrine: Luck & Success
- Bang Liao Shrine: Business & Prosperity
- Lim Hu Tai Su Shrine: Health, Longevity & Education
- Kiw Tean Keng Shrine: Confidence & Safe Travels
- Pud Zhou Shrine: Love, Relationships & Guidance
- Sui Boon Tong Shrine: Protection & Security
- Seang Tamm Shrine: Career & Academic Success
- Khoa Rang Shrine: Peace & Enlightenment
Phuket Street Procession Routes
24/10/2025
อ๊ามสามกองกระทู้ แห่พระรอบเมือง Lim Hu tai Shrine Street Procession
06.00 น.- 07.00 น.
Phuket Town
24/10/2025
Kathu Shrine 200th Anniversary 🎈
อ๊ามกระทู้ แห่พระรอบเมือง Kathu Shrine Street Procession
19.00 น.-22.00 น.
Phuket Town
25/10/2025
Baan Tharue Shrine
อ๊ามท่าเรือ แห่พระรอบเมือง Baan Tharue Shrine Street Procession
06.09 น.-09.00 น.
Phuket Town
26/10/2025
Bang Liao Shrine ⭐
อ๊ามท่าเรือ แห่พระรอบเมือง Baan Tharue Shrine Street Procession
06.00 น.-10.00 น.
Phuket Town
27/10/2025
Jui Tui Shrine ⭐
อ๊ามจุ้ยตุ่ย แห่พระรอบเมือง Jui Tui Shrine Street Procession
08.00 น.-12.00 น.
Phuket Town
28/10/2025
Kathu Shrine
อ๊ามกระทู้ แห่พระรอบเมือง Kathu Shrine Street Procession
06.45 น.-09.45 น.
Phuket Town
29/10/2025
Sui Boon Thong Shrine
อ๊ามหล่อโรง แห่พระรอบเมือง Sui Boon Thong Shrine Street Procession
07.00 น.-09.00 น.
Phuket Town
Activities During the Phuket Vegetarian Festival
สวมใส่ชุดขาว (Wearing White)
The act of participants in the Vegetarian Festival uniformly wearing white attire for the entire 9 days and 9 nights holds significant meaning
การเดินสายไหว้พระขอพรตามศาลเจ้า (Shrine Hopping)
Beyond witnessing the elaborate street processions, both tourists and locals in Phuket enjoy visiting various Chinese shrines across the island (especially in the Old Town area) to pay respects and pray for blessings. Each shrine is beautifully adorned with lanterns and ceremonial flags, creating a particularly lively atmosphere both day and night. It's an excellent opportunity to admire the unique architecture and pay homage to the deities enshrined at each temple for good fortune and prosperity.
การเดินชมและชิมอาหารเจ (Vegetarian Food Tour)
Along the routes surrounding the main shrines, such as Jui Tui Shrine and Bang Neow Shrine, you'll find countless "Jae Houses" (temporary vegetarian eateries) and street food stalls offering hundreds of types of vegetarian dishes. These range from traditional Phuket cuisine specially adapted to be vegetarian, to a variety of unique vegetarian snacks and desserts that can only be found during this festival period. It truly is a paradise for food lovers and an unmissable activity for anyone visiting during the festival.
บรรยากาศการเฉลิมฉลองทั่วทั้งเมือง (Island-wide Festive Atmosphere)
Throughout the 9 days and 9 nights, Phuket town is enveloped in an atmosphere brimming with faith. People don white attire, yellow flags adorn every corner, and the wafting incense smoke along with the sound of firecrackers create a unique, enchanting ambiance. It's the best time for capturing cultural and street life photography.
การชมพิธียกเสาโกเต้ง และพิธีส่งพระ (Opening & Closing Ceremonies)
The First Day of the Festival: The "Go Teng Pole Raising" ceremony is simultaneously performed at every shrine in the evening. This ritual officially marks the beginning of the festival and is an invocation for the deities to descend and reside.
The Last Night of the Festival: The "Farewell to the Deities" (Song Phra) ceremony is another spectacular highlight. All streets in the Old Town are filled with crowds and the resounding crackle of firecrackers, bidding farewell as the deities ascend back to the heavens. It is a deeply impressive and powerful sight.
การเข้าร่วมพิธีสะเดาะเคราะห์ (Bridge Crossing Ceremony)
Many shrines will organize the "Go Hian Ceremony," a ritual for expelling misfortune and bad luck. Participants walk across a specially constructed bridge to ward off negative influences and illnesses. This is a significant ritual for the local community, with large numbers participating.
การถ่ายภาพและชมบรรยากาศในเมืองเก่า (Photography & Sightseeing)
Throughout the 9 days and 9 nights, Phuket town is enveloped in an atmosphere brimming with faith. People don white attire, yellow flags adorn every corner, and the wafting incense smoke along with the sound of firecrackers create a unique, enchanting ambiance. It's the best time for capturing cultural and street life photography.
การเยี่ยมชมศาลเจ้าในบรรยากาศที่แตกต่าง (Visiting Shrines in a Different Light)
A Visual Spectacle: The shrines are beautifully illuminated after dark. Hundreds of red lanterns cast a warm, soft glow on the intricate architecture, ornate carvings, and elaborate decorations. The flickering candlelight from the altars creates a mesmerizing and almost magical scene, making the deities appear even more vivid.