Purity & Self-Mutilation: Inside Thailand’s Vegetarian Festival | Rites Of Passage

[@erikapauley7391]

My fav part is that the dad warned him that if he became a masong he could never eat meat again… like that was the hardest part rather than having items shishkebabed into your face

[@Maya_Pinion]

😳😳😳😳 I know----and they say we Americans r nuts.

[@jhunt5578]

Just goes to show how addicted to meat most people are. Eat meat or prevent an animal from being gassed and stabbed? Meat, most people choose the meat

[@TheDarkL0rd]

@@jhunt5578 Well steak is clearly more important than animal suffering /s

[@mmtravel9726]

You HAVE to understand… you can’t eat meat my son

[@user-kh9ki3kq8m]

I KNOW!!! i literally haven’t eaten meat in 10 years and it is not hard whatsoever, what would suck? getting stabbed in the face.

[@breetorres8255]

What terrifies Me is infection. Piercing of any sort needs to be sterilized in a sterilized place

[@user-kh9ki3kq8m]

exactly, especially on that little kid. doing so many large piercings outdoors and then walking around a festival, you’re bound to get an infection of some kind.

[@catsexual3412]

The “Gods” are gonna protect the kid

[@matty92k]

Yeah idk how sterile or how often there washing there hands after each person gets turned into a secondary character from pin head lmfao or wirse even changing there gloves. Dear lord I've nothing against people modifying there body but damn do it safe

[@--novus-ordo-secrolum-un--8820]

@@catsexual3412avatars

[@RyanStonedonCanadianGaming]

"Dad, Can i have a face piercing?" "Yes son, only if you turn vegetarian."

[@user-kh9ki3kq8m]

people are free to believe as they choose but it makes me so sad hearing the boy say “i just wanted to be a drummer”, it kinda seems like he’s doing it to impress his father or that his father is making him become a masong to carry on his and his families reputation

[@di_kid00]

even well into adulthood, the kid inside wants to be loved by their parents. Maybe he’ll figure out when he gets older he can be loved in other ways. Many don’t and become addicted to all kinda of things to feel loved/numb out in some way. Like going into football, bc a father loved/did football.

[@NabiHamada]

Unfortunately that's child abuse...

[@heroicsquirrel3195]

Yes clearly, theres no such thing as spirits ffs, that kid is being indoctrinated and abused

[@veraaurelis8931]

Maybe so, but in the clip, the boy clearly said that he originally wanted to be a drummer, before the Gods invited him in a dream. His dad said he wanted to stop being a Masong (spirit vessel) but when Earth told him he was chosen, he agreed to continue being one to guide his son. Ofc the kids might’ve been heavily influenced by their upbringing but he sounded very genuine in the clip (speaking as a Thai person, this clip was very well made especially the translations)

[@user-kh9ki3kq8m]

@@veraaurelis8931 i mean “it came to me in a dream” is very reminiscent of what kids in church say when they are trying to fit in with their elders. it’s not far off from what happens in a baptist church, not that these people are evil, it’s just societal pressure for every person involved i think. but i respect your opinion and you likely know more than I as a thai person so good day my man

[@nunyabiz04]

Just because something is a rite of passage or a tradition in another culture, doesn't mean it isn't barbaric and bordering on child abuse, especially if the child is heavily influenced, or has no choice in the matter. Just because something is painful, doesn't mean it makes you stronger. Idc I said what I said and I'll probably catch flak for it.

[@davidfl4]

No flak from me. People saying “this is beautiful,” is just like wtf? If adults want to do this to themselves that’s fine, but it shouldn’t be forced on the kid.

[@michellelilljack5514]

I agree...heavily Influenced

[@LucasDaRonco]

Also, paganism

[@ElleBrielle]

Cultural differences are often judged by those outside of it. People judge us for male circumcision and it can be said we force our chosen religion upon our children. So I've learned to reserve judgement unless there is proven physical and/or psychological effects of these practices.

[@davidfl4]

@@ElleBrielle yea so it’s not good to stab yourself in the face much less put skewers thru a child

[@66version]

As a Thai person, I can say that this belief/tradition is only practiced within a small group of people. Most people do not actually believe in what these people are saying either.

[@LevisH21]

well, as someone that isn't religious this cult is even more shocking, dumb and hilarious than it should be. it almost looks like a dick measuring contest between lunatics that think enduring physical pain through skin pearcing with literally a sword somehow makes you strong.

[@LivingOnPurpose1]

Well, this small group of people sure looks very large 😐

[@sugusgus6018]

@@LivingOnPurpose1yes Es muy grande, todas las provincias del sur.

[@LivingOnPurpose1]

@@sugusgus6018 veo

[@Slow_Rogan]

If these are your vegetarians, I don't want to meet your vegans.

[@franchescaheredia7187]

The messed up part is really the child stating that he didn’t even want to do what his dad does he just wanted to be a drummer and the fact that his dad basically says “he has duties to follow” basically is them telling you this child does not want to be harmed he is just in it for the family and the music aspect because it seems cool of course children love music. But it’s sad to see the dad was going to leave and stayed due to a dream any child can make up. Especially a child who is trying to do something they like and won’t be able to do it otherwise. Let’s use common sense here.

[@coyster530]

What People's beliefs can trick their mind into doing is amazing

[@bloui1033]

yup, like tricking yourself into thinking demons don't exist & the supernatural isn't real.

[@kuntrasha]

Wa wa wa wa wa lol

[@TheIdiotsAreTakingOver]

3:21 "As a child..." says the 12-year-old little boy. 😂

[@stoic4982]

They pierce their faces with swords and needles. Logic never been on their side.

[@xanderlurks]

Finally an update on this festival, haven't seen any new video footage in years and this is the best explanation so far about what it is etc.

[@XavierAway]

Honestly involving children in what is essentially a self mutilation cult is pretty disturbing, they’re basically just pressuring each other into more and more extravagant piercings, this is not complex or culturally nuanced, just sick.

[@TheDarkL0rd]

Wait until you hear about circumcision, oh and that is performed on babies who cannot give consent nor understand what it is.

[@XavierAway]

@@TheDarkL0rd so? What makes you think I’m not against that?

[@k_j_n1242]

​@Alex Another way to interpret the above comment is that the poster is additonalising barbaric practices the alternative societal groups do not understand. Perhaps they are not suggesting that the two are mutually exclusive, just drawing attention to other such acts 🤔

[@matty92k]

​@@TheDarkL0rd circumcision is usually a hygiene and also female preferred thing atleadt here in North America lol idk how it is over seas....I've heard enough horror stories of dick cheese piss bombs foreign things like feces being trapped in the skin area causing horrible infections. Sorry it's graphic but it's been proven babies that are circumcised at birth have wayyyy less issues compared to those who get it done when there much older. You try not getting a boner after having your meat curtains peeled off

[@northeastrailway.]

​@TheDarkL0rd I had a friend who wasn't and he told me he would much rather it'd been done when he was a baby lmao.

[@belinha8385]

I feel like they could have answered more questions in this video. For example: Who decides how big your piercing/object will be? What about the healing of people with six knives through their cheeks? How long does it have to stay in?

[@dhenoyznero]

This unique tradition is very similar to the one in Kalimantan or Borneo, we Indonesians call it Tatung It is usually celebrated together with Cap Go Meh, which is the 15th day after Imlek or Chinese New Year. In Indonesia, it is not only the Chinese community who carry out this tradition, but also the indigenous Dayak tribes in Kalimantan or Borneo who participate. They parade around with ornate tattoos, piercing their extreme faces and bodies, wear tribal clothes with monkey skull necklaces and they also claim they are possessed by the spirits of the gods and ancestors.

[@febriramadani9279]

Singkawang

[@starlight2888]

Lmfaooo but if a women said they were "possessed by a god" back in the same days.. she would be called a witch and brutally murdered by locals ..

[@starlight2888]

Its a tradition of satan. You really think this is how you "connect w God"? No!!! Pray, have faith and Believe! ❤️ This is demonized and super sick!!!! Torturing the body so a demon can use that body as a host for a year??????? Pray to protect yourself from such... disgracefulness. Your body is a vessel for your soul that God has given you.. not for demons. Protect yourself ❤️❤️❤️ Prayer is strong ❤️❤️❤️

[@pablx1xx]

@@starlight2888depends where

[@Skwadley]

I cannot even fathom the pain.

[@SlickArmor]

Pinch you cheek not much feeling. Just plain dumb.

[@TD1021-]

Wow this is an incredibly powerful video. Peace and love to all

[@kaylancor]

The possession part is just evil. Basically opening your soul to demons to enter. And encouraging kids to do this is also wrong despite culture.

[@LevisH21]

well, this is even more stupid if you watch it as either an atheist or someone that doesn't believe in ghosts, soul, magic, etc. so yeah, shamanism and cults are really fucking dumb.

[@toonchi3357]

This is wild.

[@nickwudgy1]

Nah fr, mad respect tho it looks intense

[@jayc8048]

It is wild 😂looks very dangerous

[@bella_testastretta]

imagine having parents like that that would suck ass lol

[@trollon-u2124]

You got people living like this and im struggling to make rent by Friday. Crazy

[@SuV33358]

I feel ya, Troll

[@vasectomyfail442]

Simplify your life

[@sonnylol2222]

Life really is crazy

[@markalexander3659]

While I absolutely respect other cultures, I categorically think that people mutilating themselves for literally no reason (or, rather, fictional reasons) should never be celebrated, let alone introducing kids to it and encouraging them to participate.

[@LikeThat57]

It is disrespectful to call someone’s religious beliefs “fictional” unreasonable or nonexistent…. Just say how you feel.

[@markalexander3659]

@@LikeThat57 I did say how I feel. I respect other cultures, but not when it comes to harming oneself or others. I don't respect religion, though, no.

[@samuraichamploo585]

@@markalexander3659 religion is a part of culture…

[@friends4evrr]

then you simply don't respect it, its part of it. If you say you respect it then respect everything about it not just one thing. @@markalexander3659

[@ronny6x]

It's funny that people look at this as barbaric act. I wonder why some modern countries like US, Europe, Middle East and etc still force their children to go to churches, mosques or religious schools to get brainwashed. Also immersing babies in water and permanently mutilating, circumcising young boys for no reasons, perhaps fictional reasons too?

[@Jay-on9og]

This is the vice I like.

[@voldyriddle3337]

"warning: this video contains graphic content" **Meanwhile they have a graphic pic as thumbnail

[@markalexander3659]

Thanks for uploading this, it was fascinating

[@kkvlogs9338]

great watch after this j 🍃🍃

[@johnnyl.vantlinii8025]

Rite of passage in other countries is wild. But very interesting.

[@shaniceb.5129]

What my Mom visions when I want a body piercing 😂

[@gaitanakithebest]

Only the real ones are here this early

[@419chris419]

Bing chilling

[@mikeoxsbigg1]

I've been chilling.

[@depressedartist]

Work can wait

[@drunkalien6]

Yup

[@newsystem420]

Haha yea. I'm also a vegetarian lol, only chicken a few times a year. This is interesting seeing this but too painful omg😅

[@Quode001]

Reminds me of Thaipusam for Tamil Hindus (which ironically has nothing to do with this Thai festival) but honestly even more extreme. I dont know how any of them do it

[@annemorgenstern6070]

Thought the same.

[@drunkenmonkey3435]

No Thai culture was inspired by tamil culture

[@jayc8048]

@@drunkenmonkey3435 Thai culture inspired by Cambodia. Cambodia culture is rooted from India .

[@debodatta7398]

>Thaipusam for Tamil Hindus (which ironically has nothing to do with this Thai festival) but honestly even more extreme Not true Tamil Hindus/Buddhists were extremely influential in Thailand,. Thai script descends from the Tamil Pallava Script, Tamil Brahmin Priests from Rameswaram were the ones who anointed the original Thai king, their descendants still live their today and consecrated the most recent King Rama as well while singing ancient Tamil Hymns.

[@Quode001]

@@debodatta7398 thats interesting, ty for sharing. I just meant their purpose for celebrating was different, but it makes sense that they have similar roots

[@lukeduke47]

I’ve lived in Phuket for over 10 years. The Vegetarian Festival is an experience that is unmatched, hands down. I’m not a religious person, not at all. But there’s something about this festival that does have an overall different feel to it. The blood, fireworks, the piercings, besides all of that, the devotion of the Thai people to perform these acts is nothing short of inspirational and life changing.

[@feelin_fine]

Aren't acts of self-flagellation, piercing, and so on pretty common to religious cultures across the globe regardless of whether it's Christianity, Hinduism, shamanism, etc.?

[@lukeduke47]

@@feelin_fine This is rhetorical, no?

[@BenLA5]

Ya I can imagine have fist sized holes in ur face is life changing lol. I think inspiring ppl to brutally mutilate other ppl is kinda stupid. There def should be cultures that need to be erased lol

[@LikeThat57]

@@feelin_fineHow many so called “Catholics” do you know that even ash for Ash Wednesday anymore? Not all religion is devoutly practiced today.

[@zengerz]

It shows the epitome of stupidity and brainwash, that is the power of religion into making you a mind slave. Gues the folks above me didnt understand simple things. Its man making other man believe this crap, nothing more than that. Others call it a cult or sect.

[@heroicsquirrel3195]

Such barbaric stupidity, especially the spirits entering their body bs

[@joshuakwok5155]

I’m usually pretty tough with gore stuff but these got me shaking 🤢😵‍💫 NOPE

[@packiri77]

This is what delusion does to a human

[@park3r61]

not delusion, faith

[@OLI-vx1md]

​@@park3r61 straight up generational indoctrination

[@byunbaekhyun2283]

@@park3r61 doesn't mean to offend anyone, but, isn't faith a delusion too? because, you're basically believing in something that no one knows if it exist or not.

[@sendaljapit1019]

how come they are not bleeding profusely with all those impaled blades?

[@chemistryofquestionablequa6252]

The blades block the bleeding, also cheeks don't bleed much.

[@jayc8048]

There’s blood in the video

[@nobueno3514]

Because God..... Duh

[@infectieon]

@@chemistryofquestionablequa6252i tried looking for what would the scars look like? Do they get infected badly? Whats the aftermath

[@raylegend808]

Doesn't get any more crazy than that 🤔

[@WrknOnLvnTheLvn]

This guy goes to bovine university 😂

[@CaseyWiggin]

This is very interesting- would love to go an experience it one day! To just go and witness and learn

[@debodatta7398]

Very similar to Thaipusam for Tamil Hindus, Tamil Hindus/Buddhists were extremely influential in Thailand,. Thai script descends from the Tamil Pallava Script, Tamil Brahmin Priests from Rameswaram were the ones who anointed the original Thai king, their descendants still live their today and consecrated the most recent King Rama as well while singing ancient Tamil Hymns. The links are endless between them culturally and liturgically.

[@CaseyWiggin]

@@debodatta7398 Thank you for teaching me something new

[@dark_antihero]

Damn some cultures are wild

[@jxstified7558]

Imagine out of all the religions out there that this is the one that's real and all of us are sitting here judging them lmao.

[@jimmijames6294]

This is like the body manipulations that goes on in every countries across the world but way more intense.

[@zengerz]

manipulations corrected to mutilations

[@LoveBellaX_]

All the different ways of life that seems so traumatic catches me by surprise at times. Culture is beautiful and appreciated in all forms.

[@ybbolb]

Religion is a hell of a drug.

[@anshuman5331]

U can also purify mind by meditation. Which is easiest and fastest method. Certain rules cannbe followed to speed up the process. Like non violence ,non stealing, eating vegetarian and other things

[@johanmarquez7708]

That's insane :|

[@billytheweasel]

Love VICE and hope the finances get worked out. I felt bad when I heard about it. We are not far from Phuket. I've never seen anything like this and am amazed with Thailand and VICE - both. There are vegetarian cafes all over Thailand, look for yellow signs with red lettering. They're not healthfood like in the West though.

[@airnhere.]

Broke or not they started off as a free magazine period. What a journey it’s been!

[@xIsouLcruSHca]

I loved vice untill they stopped being objective. Now most of their reporters can’t even have a simple conversation without forcing their wokeness and only questioning the ethics of people that don’t fully align with their level of wokeness, sickening.

[@Crocthunder]

@@xIsouLcruSHca Explain better than using buzzwords

[@eldorado1244]

My wife and l visited John late last year, we both got piercings, my wife got her tongue and her Clitoris, l my scrotum and ears, he excellent at what he does

[@wh0reb0t]

@@eldorado1244 Thank you

[@winger9229]

That’s so brutal like why but yes it’s your belief and culture it looks painful hope he is healed by that

[@mabo9636]

As a Chinese who grow up in Northern China. I am amazed to see how these activities when I first visited Thailand. It is not unkown yet exotic for me. 九皇盛会 in Thailand

[@MichelleSid]

I never knew this tradition existed. Very interesting.

[@Domzdream]

When I was a kid, even to my mid -teens, I literally thought these dum dums attain some kind of X-man level of progression. Meanwhile, all it is, it's a mad rush of chemical, mixed with tons of adrenaline running through their bodies. Now that I'm an adult, I realise they're ageing their bodies from all the unnecessary stress, and possibly end up in hospital. What's even worse is/are the memes that get passed down the generations, where people think wow, what a great idea to put 20 hatchets through my entire face....a face which I need to chew my food. This is so dumb....dont buy into this.

[@ErickIsBeowulf]

@@Domzdream this isn't something to convince you, its to show ignorant people like you that culture exist and everyone has their own way of connecting to something spiritual

[@debodatta7398]

Very similar to Thaipusam for Tamil Hindus, Tamil Hindus/Buddhists were extremely influential in Thailand,. Thai script descends from the Tamil Pallava Script, Tamil Brahmin Priests from Rameswaram were the ones who anointed the original Thai king, their descendants still live their today and consecrated the most recent King Rama as well while singing ancient Tamil Hymns. The links are endless between them culturally and liturgically.

[@caitlinkahabka2608]

Anybody else choke up a little at the end when the father and son were walking together after being pierced? It’s not a tradition I understand but it seems to be a bonding father/son experience and it was sweet seeing how proud Earth was at the end ❤

[@rja9784]

No

[@davidfl4]

No cause this is sick and horrifying 🤷‍♂️

[@djhjh9686]

Not even a little

[@pabloeskibar8076]

Pagans Lul

[@breetorres8255]

I couldn’t ever understand this, especially the fact of them being possessed. To me doesn’t seem could ever be peace at the end of that. But what works for one may not work for others. How I found my peace took alot of meditation and healing and praying. I never had to step out of myself or feel another spirit inside myself. For me it’s freedom in the mind. However it hasn’t happened over night. This seems like something that’s automatic for them. Idk if it’s something I’d ever dapple with. But I respect different religions and beliefs even if it’s something I’d never believe in. It’s the passion and dedication that’s put into it. Humans really have so much inner strength to overcome or do anything. Hence why I truly believe in manifestation and speaking things into existence. I’m more on that path and healing from my trauma of my past. It feels nice to slowly see the growth & how I’m changing as a person and setting boundaries, finding that love within and keeping around like minded peaceful people. Everyone’s journey is so different. I pray everyone finds peace and healing 🫶🏽✨

[@tylerhackner9731]

Interesting 🤔

[@Gabykk]

I cant watch this but I'll listen

[@erikapauley7391]

Wish there was a voiceover so I knew what they were saying haha

[@byunbaekhyun2283]

Same, I only watched the first minute 🤣

[@infectieon]

The second piercing they did on the kid was hard to watch i know that hurt like hell..

[@taemkyung]

Seriously wondering how do the wounds heal after the ceremony is over? It's such a huge hole on the cheek.

[@noTH9IK]

quickly

[@WhatName6]

they heal abnormally fast (about 1 hour to 1 day)

[@psalm91.777]

The devotion is real , ❤❤❤❤

[@mmtravel9726]

Katana face is wild

[@Liusila]

I remember seeing this crap on the news. Makes it a colourful world. Showcases how much cruelty - internalised or not - men globally carry around every day, important to keep in mind.

[@itchynights]

and i thought being vegetarian in rural canada was hard!

[@read-ts2cd]

To pretend that to bring a child into this is anything other than child abuse is delusional. I lived in Thailand for 10 years. I have a very good insight into their culture and they generally have a very protective approach to children in many ways. This is very unusual.

[@WhatName6]

This isn't Thai culture, it's actually from Fujian, a Chinese province. All the stuff you see in the video like the spirit whips or dudou clothing is completely chinese except for the piercings

[@sharifbey2007]

thank you

[@MegaPedro1975]

As someone who doesn’t believe in gods and deities. I found this hilarious, cruel and unnecessary. Obviously an interesting doc by Vice as always. Got my eyebrow pierced back in 1992, for shits and giggles I thought it looked cool. Got trapped in an arran jumper and it had to go. This is far to F’d up.

[@byunbaekhyun2283]

I partly agree. I mean, the adults there can do whatever they want, they can destroy their body as much as they want, but the children? definitely no. No child should be allowed to go through that traumatizing situation, it's just pure cruelty for the children.

[@HelloCoco888]

If I was that kid I’m not telling anybody about that dream haha. No facial stabbing for me no way no how no sir. As a Mom I would say to my son absolutely NOT, you’re not putting sharp objects through that beautiful face I spent 40 weeks creating and however many years nurturing! If adults want to channel the God/s then I wish them every strength and peace on that journey but leave the kid’s face alone please.😭🙏🏻😭

[@Wrath_Ent999]

They Wilding some demonic rituals right here

[@--novus-ordo-secrolum-un--8820]

Imagine what the real Illuminati do….

[@coyster530]

I'm pretty sure God doesn't want me to stab myself in my face

[@EEsmalls]

If it's Vice i know it's good

[@PPP-m9k]

Cool

[@Ahopeinmoon]

Just quit meat...u dont have to be possessed...😢...i feel sorry for the kids

[@thearamsay9578]

Thanks for the descriptions that I read in the comments. I can’t see the video so if there’s subtitles, I won’t see them. Nobody’s providing a voice track. Like the kind of voice track you have in a movie described pro visually impaired people. There’s no such DVS services here. But thanks anyway for the comments. I can’t understand the language. Just for grins, are there actually subtitles? For use people who 3:06 can see are there any like English subtitles?

[@edgychico9311]

A goth and emo would like this a lot tho 😏

[@mariadelmarhuertasrieta6682]

J.Durante & Mauricio Torres , bests piercers around the world :)

[@theevilskeletor]

Vegetarian Festival with People Kebabs and walking/talking skewered meat

[@syntrovert]

mucho respeto 🙏

[@DillonMeng]

Chinese culture made it to Phuket and took a turn...

[@RahulKumar-ue9gc]

religion make human blind

[@tihannabear]

My heart aches. Child abuse anywhere else.

[@coyster530]

How is it good for a Vegetarian Festival to turn yourself into a piece of meat that doesn't make sense

[@WhatName6]

The main focus isn't vegetarianism, they do it for the birthdays of Kew Ong Yeah

[@GoatOfTheWoods]

yo yo, whats with that thar thumbnail fam? almost choked on my delicious steak...

[@WayneW3st]

My dad used to participate in these rituals but sadly the god did not choose him.

[@sihongly7931]

Taking live by the sword and die by the sword quite literally 😮

[@aliasanew3398]

When a child doesn’t feel convinced of what they are saying. It’s imposing imo. But hey. Not my kid, right? Just a fully developed adult with life experience and the spirit of discernment, casting “judgement” from the other side based on soul vibes.

[@thegroove2000]

Gotta have a blood ritual now and again.

[@jhunt5578]

At least they do it to themselves and not animals like other animal abuser cultures

[@tonyfanfarone]

@@jhunt5578 primitive rubbish. That’s all. Not noble just crap.

[@Hotoke234]

@@jhunt5578 my family do animals rites who cara

[@pabloeskibar8076]

Devil is hungry for some easy souls to take over

[@AbominableDuck]

Interesting...

[@h.Freeman]

In Phuket they be like fuk it

[@TheKing-mm2fn]

7:06 😮🤯

[@ThoseThreeGamers]

When are they posting this on Instagram

[@forsythez]

This is demonic. All of it. There is one God and He sent His only Son to die on a cross for all of us. Jesus is truly the only way. God save the lost in these end times. In Jesus almighty name amen.

[@justiceintegrity]

This is crazy and insane. It is satanic.

[@misssunshine986]

The boy didn't even move his eyes or face while getting pierced. What a brave young man! 14:35

[@NabiHamada]

*child abuse

[@davidfl4]

Jesus fucking Christ lady. If the Catholic Church started having kids reenact the crucifixion on themselves every Easter would you have a similar mindset?

[@chloemaystudy]

i was NOT prepared for what i was about to see

[@suni.L]

I guess people don't understand the development of a child's brain and what it can handle and not handle

[@debodatta7398]

Very similar to Thaipusam for Tamil Hindus, Tamil Hindus/Buddhists were extremely influential in Thailand,. Thai script descends from the Tamil Pallava Script, Tamil Brahmin Priests from Rameswaram were the ones who anointed the original Thai king, their descendants still live their today and consecrated the most recent King Rama as well while singing ancient Tamil Hymns. The links are endless between them culturally and liturgically.

[@GianGiovanii]

Probably that's correct, however this ritual is descended from Chinese Taoism culture, not directly related with Indian culture. These guy are Chinese descendents I believe.

[@akapriyanshusinghdev]

I also saw this kind of demonstration in katni madhya pradesh

[@bahubali5618]

Could you just ask the king whether the Ram is the highest God or Buddha😂😂😂 you will get shock

[@pichupuche2474]

Yep but this is nothing to do with Hindu actually this is not even Thai Tradition but Chinese.

[@WowUrFcknHxC]

As someone who has gauged their ears to 22mm, fucking ouch. 😂

[@mikeya4105]

Whatever floats your boat my guy😊

[@Kio.O]

The phuck it people

[@melangegirl]

How does food not fall out the mouth piercing when they are eating?

[@WhatName6]

The wounds heal in about 1-2 hours and 1-2 days for the scars, just wait an hour and you can eat

[@src3360]

Koo koo clock crazy...

[@nofaugust]

What does body and face piercing got to do with vegetarian?

[@Dan-fy3vp]

Phuket, just do it

[@r0963297539]

As a Taiwanese I’m surprised to find how similar their culture is to ours. But I think theirs are a little more hardcore than ours.🫡

[@debodatta7398]

Very similar to Thaipusam for Tamil Hindus, Tamil Hindus/Buddhists were extremely influential in Thailand,. Thai script descends from the Tamil Pallava Script, Tamil Brahmin Priests from Rameswaram were the ones who anointed the original Thai king, their descendants still live their today and consecrated the most recent King Rama as well while singing ancient Tamil Hymns. The links are endless between them culturally and liturgically.

[@rheser]

​@Debo Datta Very interesting, Thankyou for sharing that 🙏🏻‼️

[@isabelagonzalezlopez8296]

@@debodatta7398 There are similarities, but Jia Chai is a Thai Chinese festival though, brought by the Chinese to Phuket.

[@hanifnahian]

Ripleys believe it or not

[@raymika2804]

What the F is this

[@danisdrew]

I can’t I can’t omg I can’t