SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2025, from 19 to 28 October. Thailand Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2025 WHERE: Phuket, ThailandWHEN: from 19th to 28th October 2025 In the distant 1825, a group of Chinese theatrical actors, was called in the most recondite areas of Thailand, for some representations addressed to Chinese miners. According to legend, the whole company was struck by a mysterious illness (probably malaria), because it was said that it had not honored the nine Gods of Taoism in the right way. To defeat the disease, he was given a vegetarian diet to honor the two deities Kiew Ong Tai e Yok Ong Sone: after only one week, the disease was completely eradicated! One of the most incredible festivals in the world originates from this legend: the Phuket Vegetarian Festival! It is precisely in remembrance of that miraculous healing that the conviction has grown that the body, thanks to a vegetarian / vegan diet, can rise up to a sort of intimate connection with the higher spirits. The event takes place during the ninth Chinese lunar month (October) and is believed that all those who attend the various rites of the Festival, get lucky. During the ten days of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival, hundreds of thousands of devotees gather along the streets of the island performing every ritual and various ceremonies, both along the streets, and inside the sanctuaries. The ultimate goal of each is to achieve purification. There are truly incredible rituals, many of which involve self-torture to shift the evil from other individuals to themselves and to ensure fortune for the whole community. In this way, you will be able to see the faithful in a sort of real trance, walk on the hot coals, climb up stairs full of blades or even bathe in boiling oil! If this should seem short, do not despair: the rite of drilling by ascetics is, of course, the most widespread. Cheeks, and every part of the body, pierced by needles, pins, knives, blades and even shotguns; feet pierced by glasses or burning parts, and more. PRACTICAL INFO HOW TO GET Few doubts about the fact that the plane is the most convenient way to reach your destination. Bangkok is generally the main airport for international flights. Kuala Lumpur, in Malaysia, is also an excellent starting point. From Bangkok, on average, 10 to 20 daily flights are guaranteed. Thai Lion Air, Thai Vietjet Air and Nok Air are among the airlines offering direct connections to Phuket. The journey takes approximately 80 minutes. From the airport, however, you need to travel a distance of about 30 km by car to reach Phuket Town; right here, on both sides of the roads leading to the sanctuaries, is the centerpiece of the festival. WHAT TO DO AND SEE AT THE PHUKET VEGETARIAN FESTIVAL 2025 At the event, from 19th to 28th October, 10 days of great celebrations await you. Those who arrive earlier, however, will be able to attend the great preparations, in which there will be stands and ceremonials. Appointment every day from 10:00 to 23:30. During the festival, however, spectacular parades will start every day from the main Sanctuaries of Phuket Town. The rite of perforation is, without a doubt, one of the most incredible ceremonials you can witness!At the stands you can enjoy fried food and, above all, tofu in all sauces and forms. You will hardly find different dishes: if you are not a lover, reach your destination with … a full stomach! Of course, the great protagonist will of course be Phuket and its extraordinary beauties. After all, it is the largest Thai island. Starting, of course, from Phuket Town, and its splendid architecture between Portuguese and Chinese. Remember, above all, to visit the Chillva market. And, again, the 29 splendid Buddhist Temples, scattered throughout the island; the Big Buddha, from the top of the hill south of the island; Phang-Nga Bay and Sirinat Park and, of course, the famous Maya Bay. TO KNOW Tourists are also allowed to participate in the Phuket Vegetarian Festival. However, everyone has OBLIGATION to respect some fundamental rules: dress in white; absolutely not eat meat, do not consume alcohol and no sex for the duration of the festival, because they corrupt the spirit and the body; cleaning and personal hygiene and all tools used. Also, menstruating, pregnant and all bereaved women cannot take part. The Phuket Vegetarian Festival is an opportunity to discover a unique ceremony in the world and, of course, an absolutely wonderful place like Thailand. *All that is contained herein is for purely indicative purposes only and should not be considered official. Appointments may be subject to change. 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SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Maya Bay, Thailand, how to get there, what to do and see. Closed Maya Bay It was back in 1996 when Danny Boyle got noticed by the public for his Trainspotting, now a true cult film. Just 4 years later, the British director’s success was even more striking with “The Beach”. Leonardo Di Caprio was one of the reasons for the film’s great success; thanks to Titanic, released three years earlier, the actor had won the hearts of fans and, above all, a place of honor in Hollywood. But it was, above all, the location, the great protagonist of The Beach, or Maya Bay, in Thailand. A real earthly paradise that immediately enchanted the spectators. In close proximity, Maya Bay was literally besieged by tourists. And, given the images, it wouldn’t have been difficult to imagine the opposite. Located in the Phi Phi Islands, Maya Bay is truly a little corner of paradise, surrounded by thick vegetation and spectacular rocks emerging from the sea, with turquoise waters and white sand. A magical and suggestive place Those who were lucky enough to see it in the early 90s, like Boyle, will see that a few things have changed in about 3 decades. It is the price to pay for success. And, thus, that wild and uncontaminated charm has been somewhat lost with the presence of many tourists and, above all, of the many boats, small and large, that shuttle to the beach. The beach, from 01 January 2022 has been open for a few months, with staggered admissions (300 tourists every hour, from 10:00 to 16:00). The lucky ones were able to admire the beach returned to its splendor but, despite this, it was decided for a NEW CLOSURE UNTIL 30 SEPTEMBER 2022. PRACTICAL INFO HOW TO GET TO MAYA BAY The beautiful beach is located on Ko Phi Phi, in the Andaman Sea, in the archipelago of the same name, southwest of the Thai coast. Its to be reached exclusively by boat. If you are on holiday in Thailand, numerous boats depart from Phi Phi island every day offering fantastic tours, including this wonderful beach. Furthermore, a ferry leaves every hour that quickly connects the island with the beach. Even from Phuket, the largest Thai island, you can reach your destination comfortably by speedboat, in less than an hour. You could even opt to rent a private speedboat for up to 6 people, with around 4000 baht for half a day. Coming from abroad, Bangkok International Airport will be your point of reference. From here, in about 80 minutes, you can reach Phuket by direct flight. There are 10 to 20 daily flights from the capital to the Thai island. WHAT TO DO AND SEE The beach IS CLOSED UNTIL 30 SEPTEMBER 2022, but it is quite likely that it will be decided to extend the date until the end of the year. The hope is that the beach will return to its former glory, after the damage suffered by the action of man. The diving and snorkeling activities are certainly among the most popular. You can admire the fascinating underwater life and, above all, the wonderful coral reef. If still allowed, you can sleep in a tent for one night: an experience, according to many, absolutely wonderful and worth trying. In this case, of course, you will have to look for a valid option from the various tour operators in the area. WHEN TO GO AND WHERE TO STAY The best time to visit Maya Bay and Thailand is undoubtedly from December to early April. The climate is pleasant and, above all, almost free of rainfall. The island is uninhabited and devoid of structures. To sleep, therefore, we recommend moving to the nearby island of Ko Phi Phi Don. You will find a wide choice of resorts of excellent quality. Related Leave a comment Phuket Island Airport Get in Getting Around What to see Vegetarian Festival Thailand General Info Airports Destinations Events, Festivals When to Go Reservations Hotels Rooms Rental Cars Tour, Attractions Map of the Place Share the Post