The Phuket Vegetarian Festival, also known as the Nine Emperor Gods Festival or the Jay Festival, is a unique and spiritually significant event that takes place in Phuket, Thailand. At the heart of the festival is the Chinese belief that abstaining from meat and stimulants will bring about good health and peace of mind.
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GEORGE TOWN: The Nine Emperor Gods Festival typically brings a surge in demand for Lee Wooi Ching and her family’s mi ku (tortoise-shaped buns), nearly doubling their usual orders.
GEORGE TOWN: Devotees who are observing a strict nine-day vegetarian diet in conjunction with the Nine Emperor Gods festival will have to pay more for the food this year.
Centara Grand at CentralWorld Bangkok celebrates the Vegetarian Festival with special menus at its award-winning Dynasty and Ventisi restaurants from 15-23 October 2023. The Vegetarian Festival, or Jay festival, is a nine-day celebration where