PHUKET: Kathu Shrine, recognised as the birthplace of Phuket’s Vegetarian Festival, held its annual Iew Keng deity procession through Phuket Town this morning (Oct 17), with large numbers of male and female spirit mediums taking part.
The Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2026 saw over 2,000 mediums participate in the Iew Keng Aam Chui Tui procession, parading the deities around Phuket town, with people lining the streets to receive blessings.