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Pictures from the Nine Emperor Gods Festival in Phuket

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When you need a flashlight to find your way.. . . So this wraps up my shots from the Nine Emperor Gods Festival in Phuket. Very challenging conditions. It's not only the darkness, but my lens (and glass) was covered in ash from all the firecrackers and all the smoke gives your gear a hard time focusing. I don't remember how many times I had to clean the lens glass. But, I'm happy with the result and I already have ideas to improve for next years processions. . . If you want to shoot this event, remember to at least cover your eyes, ears and hair (and your gear). Bring more than one lens cloth, water and snacks. Most people shot from the sidewalk. If you jump right in like I did, it's probably ok. They line up for you sometimes, gives you thumps up and smiles. But surely respect what's going on and know when to shoot or get out of the way. . . Picture 2 is a result of Sunday creativity.. I guess you either love it or hate it. . . #ประทัด #ประเทศไทย #ไทย #เทศกาลกินเจ #ภูเก็ต #nineemperorgodsfestival #phuketvegetarianfestival #phukettown #phuket #phuketoldtown #chinesefestival #fireworks #taoism #amazingthailand #saphanhin
Almost there (Saphan Hin). Second last from the Nine Emperor Gods Festival in Phuket (Phuket Vegetarian Festival). Last one tomorrow. You can also see pictures from the festival at my website tomlnilsen.no . . #ประเทศไทย #ไทย #ภูเก็ต #มังสวิรัติ #พลุ #nineemperorgodsfestival #phuketvegetarianfestival #phukettown #phuketoldtown #chinesefestival #celebrating #taoism #amazingthailand
The Nine Emperor Gods Festival in Phuket. Also known as the Phuket Vegetarian Festival. A festival celebrating the thai chinese community's belief that abstinence from meat and various stimulants (sex, alcohol) during the ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar will help participants obtain good health and peace of mind. #ประเทศไทย #ไทย #ภูเก็ต #เทศกาลกินเจ #thailife #nineemperorgodsfestival #phuketvegetarianfestival #phukettown #phuketoldtown #chinesefestival #fireworks #taoism #saphanhin #amazingthailand
Probably my favorite shot from the festival. The old building, the kids watching, all the smoke, so many firecrackers at the same time and they are just standing there with their God taking it. They did this all the time, but it's not easy to get it all in one shot as they go off seconds apart and my shutter speed is 1/200. I really like this one. . . Picture 2: Saphan Hin. At this time it was 2.15 am and I was tired after a long day. I took this in a hurry not putting much though in it. Looking back, I wish I had put more effort in, cause this was a really nice place and the mood too. So relaxed, quiet, people gattering around their small fires, the Gods sent away... But, it is what it is and I think it's worth posting. . . #ประเทศไทย #ไทย #ภูเก็ต #จีน #เทศกาลกินเจ #nineemperorgodsfestival #vegetarianfestival #phuketvegetarianfestival #phukettown #phuket #phuketoldtown #thai #chinese #chinesefestival #fireworks #religion #taoism #saphanhin
Complete madness in the streets of Phukets old town! Last day of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival (the Nine Emperor Gods Festival) on their way to Saphan Hin. . . #ประเทศไทย #ภูเก็ต #ไทย #เทศกาลกินเจ #nineemperorgodsfestival #vegetarianfestival #phuketvegetarianfestival #phukettown #phuketoldtown #fireworks #taoism #amazingthailand
Sunday walk (if you are participating in the Nine Emperor Gods Festival in Phuket) 😳 . . #เทศกาลกินเจ #ประเทศไทย #ไทย #ภูเก็ต #nineemperorgodsfestival #vegetarianfestival #phuketvegetarianfestival #phukettown #phuketoldtown #chinese #chinesefestival #festival #parade #fireworks #religion #taoism #saphanhin
This is about 7-800 meters away from Saphan Hin (where the Gods are sent away) and the nine day festival is over. At this time these guys has walked for hours (days) in a rain of firecrackers and they are still smiling and thumbs up (I remember I started to feel tired at this point and all I had to carry was my camera) 😳 . . #ประเทศไทย #ภูเก็ต #เทศกาลกินเจ #งาน #nineemperorgodsfestival #vegetarianfestival #phuketvegetarianfestival #phukettown #phuketoldtown #chinesefestival #fireworks #taoism #saphanhin
So this is what it looks like when a firecracker goes off in front of your lens 💥 Love it! So much going on in this shot. Can you imagine the madness? . . #ประเทศไทย #ภูเก็ต #เทศกาลกินเจ#nineemperorgodsfestival #vegetarianfestival #phuketvegetarianfestival #phukettown #phuket #phuketoldtown #thailand #china #chinese #chinesefestival #asia #travel #adventure #explore #festival #parade #people #celebration #celebrating #fireworks #street #religion #taoism #city #town #bokeh #picoftheday
More craziness from the Nine Emperor Gods Festival. Look at the firecracker exploding in the guys face 💥😳 Look at the ground. Firecrackers flying in the air. Complete madness in practice!? Now, imagine me in the middle of it 😂 (I wish I could add sound and smell!) #nineemperorgodsfestival #vegetarianfestival #phuketvegetarianfestival #phukettown #phuketoldtown #chinesefestival #fireworks #taoism #amazingthailand
On the last day of the festival, all the shrines join a street procession around midnight. They walk the streets for hours before they end up at Saphan Hin where the Gods are sent away. It's really crowded and a lot of people in the streets throwing firecrackers at the shrines. It's crazy. But, they are protected by the Gods (so no worries) 😳 More pictures soon.. #ประเทศไทย #ภูเก็ต #ไทย #เทศกาลกินเจ #nineemperorgodsfestival #vegetarian #vegetarianfestival #phuketvegetarianfestival #phukettown #phuket #phuketoldtown #thailand #china #chinese #chinesefestival #asia #travel #adventure #explore #festival #parade #people #celebration #celebrating #fireworks #street #religion #taoism #city #patong
On the last day of the festival, all the shrines join a street procession around midnight. They walk the streets for hours before they end up at Saphan Hin where the Gods are sent away. It's really crowded and a lot of people in the streets throwing firecrackers at the shrines. It's crazy. But, they are protected by the Gods (so no worries) 😳 #ประเทศไทย #ภูเก็ต #ไทย #เทศกาลกินเจ #nineemperorgodsfestival #vegetarianfestival #phuketvegetarianfestival #phukettown #phuketoldtown #chinese #chinesefestival #celebration #celebrating #fireworks #religion #taoism
On the last day of the festival, all the shrines join a street procession around midnight. They walk the streets for hours before they end up at Saphan Hin where the Gods are sent away. It's really crowded and a lot of people in the streets throwing firecrackers at the shrines. It's crazy. But, they are protected by the Gods (so no worries) 😳 #ประเทศไทย #ภูเก็ต #ไทย #เทศกาลกินเจ #nineemperorgodsfestival #vegetarianfestival #phuketvegetarianfestival #phukettown #phuketoldtown #chinese #chinesefestival #celebration #celebrating #fireworks #taoism
The Nine Emperor Gods Festival in Phuket. Also known as the Phuket Vegetarian Festival. A festival celebrating the Chinese community's belief that abstinence from meat and other various stimulants (sex, alcohol) during the ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar will help participants obtain good health and peace of mind. More pictures from the last day of the festival (Wednesday) tomorrow. #ประเทศไทย #ภูเก็ต #เทศกาลกินเจ #nineemperorgodsfestival #vegetarian #vegetarianfestival #phuketvegetarianfestival #phukettown #phuket #phuketoldtown #chinesefestival #travel #adventure #explore #festival #parade #celebration #celebrating #fireworks #firecrackers #street #religion #taoism #city #patong
More from The Nine Emperor Gods Festival in Phuket. Various piercings in this one ⚔️ This is done to invoke the gods which will protect them from harm and scars. Actually in 2011 one person sadly died during the festival. This is not recommended for the faint hearted. I will post more soon. . . #เทศกาลกินเจ #กินเจ #nineemperorgodsfestival #vegetarianfestival #phuketvegetarianfestival #phukettown #phuketoldtown #chinesefestival #piercings #taoism #ประเทศไทย #ภูเก็ต
Me shooting The Nine Emperor Gods Festival in the Old Town of Phuket last night. I knew this festival was "something else", but it was more crazy than I expected. Last night was the last day of the festival, where all the shrines joined the procession around midnight to send the Gods farewell at Saphan Hin. I've added some shots from Sundays procession too. I have a lot of pictures, from yesterday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, so stay tuned. I haven't had time to even look at the 2000 shots I took yesterday yet. But I will add more very soon. You can contact me on this account or email me at foto@tomlnilsen.no if you are in the shots or have any questions. #nineemperorgodsfestival #vegetarianfestival #phuketvegetarianfestival #phukettown #phuket #phuketoldtown #chinesefestival #fireworks #taoism #เทศกาลกินเจ #กินเจ
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