Axe, anchor, petrol pump: Thailand’s cheek-piercing vegetarian festival

October 12, 2018 5:38 PM

PHUKET (AFP) – As burning incense fills the air, devotees in trances force skewers and swords through their cheeks in ritualistic acts underpinning southern Thailand’s colourful – and seemingly painful – vegetarian festival.

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