Swords, axe handles, kebab skewers and even a model boat were among the bizarre array of objects pushed through devotees' cheeks as Chinese communities across Southeast Asia celebrated Thailand's gruesome vegetarian festival - the annual Taoist Nine Emperor Gods festival.
Throughout the week, these people will go vegetarian and show their religious devotion through ritualistic self-mutilation and pain trials, including running over hot coals and piercing their bodies. See more photos below.
Throughout the week, these people will go vegetarian and show their religious devotion through ritualistic self-mutilation and pain trials, including running over hot coals and piercing their bodies. See more photos below.
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