OLD PHUKET - THE TIN LEGACY

OLD PHUKET - THE TIN LEGACY

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Old Phuket Town dates back to the tin mining days of a century ago, when Chinese immigrants sought to make their fortunes from this precious ore.
For millions of international visitors, Phuket is an island paradise, wrapping sun, sand and sea into a glamorous package that [...]

Phuket Vegetarian Festival

Phuket Vegetarian Festival
Date : 28 September – 7 October 2008
Venue : Various Chinese shrines, Mueang District, Phuket

The Thai-Cginese in Phuket have long passed on the vegetarian festival to purify mind and soul by refraining from meat consumption and meditating. Symbolising the presence of the deities throughout the festival are 9 lanterns lit up and placed [...]

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