Taoist devotee rams seven swords through his cheek at Phuket Vegetarian Festival
Published date: Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:51:51 +0700Devotees pierced their faces with knives 'to purify their sins' at the annual Vegetarian Festival in Phuket, Thailand.
The Taoist followers believe the intense pain will cleanse their spirits of sins from the previous year and prove their religious devotion - bringing good luck for the year ahead.
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Phuket, Thailand |
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18/10/2023 |
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ViralPress |
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VRP143573 |
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Duration: 01:12 |
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