A local Thai man cuts himself with blades to purify himself during Thailand's annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival.

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The Phuket Vegetarian Festival is an annual nine-day event, celebrated by the Chinese Hokkien descendants across the island .

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Location: Phuket Old Town
Photo credit: © Richard Coulstock / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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