If you stay at The Tint Phuket, a charming hotel in the heart of Phuket Old Town, you’ll be perfectly positioned to experience the vibrant Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2025 up close. The hotel is just steps away from the main parade routes and important shrines such as Jui Tui Shrine and Bang Neow Shrine, allowing you to immerse yourself in the sacred atmosphere, witness powerful rituals, and feel the charm of authentic local culture.
9 Days and Nights of Spiritual Purification at Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2025
The Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2025, also known as the Nine Emperor Gods Festival, is held annually for nine days and nine nights, from the 1st to the 9th day of the 9th lunar month in the Chinese calendar.
📅 In 2025, the festival will take place from 21–29 October 2025.
Originating from Hokkien Chinese settlers in Phuket over 200 years ago, this sacred tradition is a time of physical and spiritual purification, as locals and visitors unite in faith to honor the Nine Emperor Gods.
A World-Class Event: Phuket Vegetarian Festival Recognized Globally
The Phuket Vegetarian Festival has earned prestigious international accolades, including:
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World Festival and Event City 2024
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Grand Pinnacle Award from the International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA)
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Asia Festival Awards 2025 for Asia-Pacific Traditional (Folklore) Festival
These awards affirm that the Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2025 is not just a local tradition but a world-class cultural event that uniquely promotes cultural tourism and enhances Phuket’s global reputation.
Signature Ceremonies of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival
During the Phuket Vegetarian Festival , participants observe a strict vegetarian diet, abstaining from meat and animal products, and take part in extraordinary rituals such as:
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Lewkeng (Iew Keng) Ceremony – Procession of the Deities
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Koi Han Ceremony – Ceremonial Bridge Crossing Ritual
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Koi Hoi Ceremony – Fire-Walking Ritual
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Farewell Ritual – Sending Off the Nine Emperor Gods
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Grand processions from over 30 participating shrines across the island
Book Your Stay at The Tint Phuket During Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2025
Don’t miss the chance to experience the Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2025 right from the heart of Old Town.
The Tint Phuket offers unbeatable convenience, with easy access to key festival locations so you won’t miss a single moment of the celebrations.
📌 Reserve your room today to be part of one of the world’s most unique cultural events.
