What do the Nine Emperor Gods festival do?
Most devotees stay at the temple, eat vegetarian meals, maintain celibacy and recite continuous chanting of prayer. It is believed that there will be rain throughout the nine days of the celebration. The ninth day of the festival is its climax. A procession that draws scores of devotees sends the deities back home.
Who is Jiu Wang?
The deities are popular as they are believed to be able to cure illnesses and confer luck, wealth and longevity. The Nine Emperor Gods (Jiu Wang Ye in Mandarin) are also referred to as Jiu Huang Da Di (The Nine Great Emperors) in the Taoist pantheon.
What is the name of the Vegetarian Festival in Phuket?
Nine Emperor Gods Festival
October 5 to 14, 2021 The Phuket Vegetarian Festival (or Nine Emperor Gods Festival) happens once a year, during the ninth lunar month, and is one of the most auspicious events on Phuket island.
What is the vegetarian Festival in Thailand?
Tesagan Gin Je
The 2021 Vegetarian Festival “Tesagan Gin Je” (pronounced “Jay”) dates are still to be confirmed (some reports say from October 5-15). This article will be updated accordingly nearer the time. Sometimes known as the Vegetarian festival it is technically more of a vegan festival (see below for definition of “Je”).
What is Jay Festival?
One of the best places to celebrate Tesagan Gin Je Festival (Vegetarian Festival) is Soi 20 of Charoen Krung Road. During the festival, there are many Chinese temples where you can quietly observe people making merit. Chinese opera performances take place every day, between 6pm and 7pm.
What is J festival?
Which country celebrates Vegetarian Festival?
The Vegetarian Festival (The Nine Emperor Gods Festival) is a nine-day Taoist celebration beginning on the eve of 9th lunar month of the Chinese calendar, which is observed primarily in South-east Asian countries like Myanmar, Singapore, Malaysia, Southern Vietnam, Thailand and also the Indonesia.
What is the most popular festival in Thailand that is held in the 12th full moon in November?
Loy Krathong Festival
Loy Krathong Festival is celebrated on the evening of the 12th full moon of the Thai lunar calendar. It usually falls in the month of November, according to the Western calendar.