1st day of vegetarian fest lively in the Chinatown of Yaowarat Bangkok

The first day of the vegetarian festival in the Chinatown of Yaowarat in the capital city of Bangkok is very lively with many vegetarians traveling to buy vegetarian foods and ingredients.

Many Thai people have gradually traveled to buy vegetarian foods, vegetables, fruits and ingredients at fresh markets in the Chinatown areas. Traders said prices of many kinds of vegetables, such as celery, kale, and yard long bean, had increased slightly this year. However, a majority of consumers come to the market to purchase protein ingredients, such as tofu and others.

Vegetarian Festival in Phuket gets lively

Vegetarian Festival Phuket Thailand

The atmosphere of the vegetarian festival in the southern island of Phuket is starting to get livelier with vegetarian food preparation and decorations in shrines, tourists spots and many parts of Phuket city.

Many important shrines have started to decorate their premises with yellow flags symbolizing the celebration of the vegetarian festival while preparing to cater vegetarian food. The Phuket Municipal authorities have also beautified the city with lanterns and yellow flags. Advertising signs have been set up to invite locals and tourists to take part in the event.

Phuket to arrange grand “Vegetarian Festival” from 18-26 Oct

Phuket Vegetarian Festival / Photo: reuters.com

The southern island province of Phuket is ready for the annual grand “Phuket Vegetarian Festival” scheduled from 18 to 26 October 2009. The event this year has an emphasis on local cultures of Phuket people.

Phuket Governor Wichai Praisa-ngob said the renowned vegetarian festival had been held in the province annually for more than 100 years. He said the event this year would be grander than last year and it would focus on local cultures exhibited through food, dresses, and festival decorations.