The Vegetarian Festival is celebrated in the month of October all over Thailand, but mostly in Phuket. The festival is also known as the “Tesagan Gin Je” or the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival”. This festival is filled with tradition and excitement. Most of the people taking part in the festival are of Chinese heritage, 30% of the population in Thailand. The festival started in 1825 when a Chinese circus act came to town and a sickness broke out amongst the artists. They healed themselves by following a strict vegetarian diet. These days the festival is a VERY exciting event full of surprises and amazing photo opportunities. If you haven’t experienced something like this before, brace yourself…….

The Vegetarian Festival is celebrated in the month of October all over Thailand, but mostly in Phuket. The festival is also known as the “Tesagan Gin Je” or the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival”. This festival is filled with tradition and excitement. Most of the people taking part in the festival are of Chinese heritage, 30% of the population in Thailand. The festival started in 1825 when a Chinese circus act came to town and a sickness broke out amongst the artists. They healed themselves by following a strict vegetarian diet. These days the festival is a VERY exciting event full of surprises and amazing photo opportunities. If you haven’t experienced something like this before, brace yourself…….

The Vegetarian Festival is celebrated in the month of October all over Thailand, but mostly in Phuket. The festival is also known as the “Tesagan Gin Je” or the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival”. This festival is filled with tradition and excitement. Most of the people taking part in the festival are of Chinese heritage, 30% of the population in Thailand. The festival started in 1825 when a Chinese circus act came to town and a sickness broke out amongst the artists. They healed themselves by following a strict vegetarian diet. These days the festival is a VERY exciting event full of surprises and amazing photo opportunities. If you haven’t experienced something like this before, brace yourself…….

The Vegetarian Festival is celebrated in the month of October all over Thailand, but mostly in Phuket. The festival is also known as the “Tesagan Gin Je” or the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival”. This festival is filled with tradition and excitement. Most of the people taking part in the festival are of Chinese heritage, 30% of the population in Thailand. The festival started in 1825 when a Chinese circus act came to town and a sickness broke out amongst the artists. They healed themselves by following a strict vegetarian diet. These days the festival is a VERY exciting event full of surprises and amazing photo opportunities. If you haven’t experienced something like this before, brace yourself…….

The Vegetarian Festival is celebrated in the month of October all over Thailand, but mostly in Phuket. The festival is also known as the “Tesagan Gin Je” or the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival”. This festival is filled with tradition and excitement. Most of the people taking part in the festival are of Chinese heritage, 30% of the population in Thailand. The festival started in 1825 when a Chinese circus act came to town and a sickness broke out amongst the artists. They healed themselves by following a strict vegetarian diet. These days the festival is a VERY exciting event full of surprises and amazing photo opportunities. If you haven’t experienced something like this before, brace yourself…….

The Vegetarian Festival is celebrated in the month of October all over Thailand, but mostly in Phuket. The festival is also known as the “Tesagan Gin Je” or the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival”. This festival is filled with tradition and excitement. Most of the people taking part in the festival are of Chinese heritage, 30% of the population in Thailand. The festival started in 1825 when a Chinese circus act came to town and a sickness broke out amongst the artists. They healed themselves by following a strict vegetarian diet. These days the festival is a VERY exciting event full of surprises and amazing photo opportunities. If you haven’t experienced something like this before, brace yourself…….

The Vegetarian Festival is celebrated in the month of October all over Thailand, but mostly in Phuket. The festival is also known as the “Tesagan Gin Je” or the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival”. This festival is filled with tradition and excitement. Most of the people taking part in the festival are of Chinese heritage, 30% of the population in Thailand. The festival started in 1825 when a Chinese circus act came to town and a sickness broke out amongst the artists. They healed themselves by following a strict vegetarian diet. These days the festival is a VERY exciting event full of surprises and amazing photo opportunities. If you haven’t experienced something like this before, brace yourself…….

The Vegetarian Festival is celebrated in the month of October all over Thailand, but mostly in Phuket. The festival is also known as the “Tesagan Gin Je” or the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival”. This festival is filled with tradition and excitement. Most of the people taking part in the festival are of Chinese heritage, 30% of the population in Thailand. The festival started in 1825 when a Chinese circus act came to town and a sickness broke out amongst the artists. They healed themselves by following a strict vegetarian diet. These days the festival is a VERY exciting event full of surprises and amazing photo opportunities. If you haven’t experienced something like this before, brace yourself…….

The Vegetarian Festival is celebrated in the month of October all over Thailand, but mostly in Phuket. The festival is also known as the “Tesagan Gin Je” or the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival”. This festival is filled with tradition and excitement. Most of the people taking part in the festival are of Chinese heritage, 30% of the population in Thailand. The festival started in 1825 when a Chinese circus act came to town and a sickness broke out amongst the artists. They healed themselves by following a strict vegetarian diet. These days the festival is a VERY exciting event full of surprises and amazing photo opportunities. If you haven’t experienced something like this before, brace yourself…….

The Vegetarian Festival is celebrated in the month of October all over Thailand, but mostly in Phuket. The festival is also known as the “Tesagan Gin Je” or the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival”. This festival is filled with tradition and excitement. Most of the people taking part in the festival are of Chinese heritage, 30% of the population in Thailand. The festival started in 1825 when a Chinese circus act came to town and a sickness broke out amongst the artists. They healed themselves by following a strict vegetarian diet. These days the festival is a VERY exciting event full of surprises and amazing photo opportunities. If you haven’t experienced something like this before, brace yourself…….

The Vegetarian Festival is celebrated in the month of October all over Thailand, but mostly in Phuket. The festival is also known as the “Tesagan Gin Je” or the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival”. This festival is filled with tradition and excitement. Most of the people taking part in the festival are of Chinese heritage, 30% of the population in Thailand. The festival started in 1825 when a Chinese circus act came to town and a sickness broke out amongst the artists. They healed themselves by following a strict vegetarian diet. These days the festival is a VERY exciting event full of surprises and amazing photo opportunities. If you haven’t experienced something like this before, brace yourself…….

The Vegetarian Festival is celebrated in the month of October all over Thailand, but mostly in Phuket. The festival is also known as the “Tesagan Gin Je” or the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival”. This festival is filled with tradition and excitement. Most of the people taking part in the festival are of Chinese heritage, 30% of the population in Thailand. The festival started in 1825 when a Chinese circus act came to town and a sickness broke out amongst the artists. They healed themselves by following a strict vegetarian diet. These days the festival is a VERY exciting event full of surprises and amazing photo opportunities. If you haven’t experienced something like this before, brace yourself…….

The Vegetarian Festival is celebrated in the month of October all over Thailand, but mostly in Phuket. The festival is also known as the “Tesagan Gin Je” or the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival”. This festival is filled with tradition and excitement. Most of the people taking part in the festival are of Chinese heritage, 30% of the population in Thailand. The festival started in 1825 when a Chinese circus act came to town and a sickness broke out amongst the artists. They healed themselves by following a strict vegetarian diet. These days the festival is a VERY exciting event full of surprises and amazing photo opportunities. If you haven’t experienced something like this before, brace yourself…….

The Vegetarian Festival is celebrated in the month of October all over Thailand, but mostly in Phuket. The festival is also known as the “Tesagan Gin Je” or the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival”. This festival is filled with tradition and excitement. Most of the people taking part in the festival are of Chinese heritage, 30% of the population in Thailand. The festival started in 1825 when a Chinese circus act came to town and a sickness broke out amongst the artists. They healed themselves by following a strict vegetarian diet. These days the festival is a VERY exciting event full of surprises and amazing photo opportunities. If you haven’t experienced something like this before, brace yourself…….

The Vegetarian Festival is celebrated in the month of October all over Thailand, but mostly in Phuket. The festival is also known as the “Tesagan Gin Je” or the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival”. This festival is filled with tradition and excitement. Most of the people taking part in the festival are of Chinese heritage, 30% of the population in Thailand. The festival started in 1825 when a Chinese circus act came to town and a sickness broke out amongst the artists. They healed themselves by following a strict vegetarian diet. These days the festival is a VERY exciting event full of surprises and amazing photo opportunities. If you haven’t experienced something like this before, brace yourself…….

The Vegetarian Festival is celebrated in the month of October all over Thailand, but mostly in Phuket. The festival is also known as the “Tesagan Gin Je” or the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival”. This festival is filled with tradition and excitement. Most of the people taking part in the festival are of Chinese heritage, 30% of the population in Thailand. The festival started in 1825 when a Chinese circus act came to town and a sickness broke out amongst the artists. They healed themselves by following a strict vegetarian diet. These days the festival is a VERY exciting event full of surprises and amazing photo opportunities. If you haven’t experienced something like this before, brace yourself…….

The Vegetarian Festival is celebrated in the month of October all over Thailand, but mostly in Phuket. The festival is also known as the “Tesagan Gin Je” or the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival”. This festival is filled with tradition and excitement. Most of the people taking part in the festival are of Chinese heritage, 30% of the population in Thailand. The festival started in 1825 when a Chinese circus act came to town and a sickness broke out amongst the artists. They healed themselves by following a strict vegetarian diet. These days the festival is a VERY exciting event full of surprises and amazing photo opportunities. If you haven’t experienced something like this before, brace yourself…….

The Vegetarian Festival is celebrated in the month of October all over Thailand, but mostly in Phuket. The festival is also known as the “Tesagan Gin Je” or the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival”. This festival is filled with tradition and excitement. Most of the people taking part in the festival are of Chinese heritage, 30% of the population in Thailand. The festival started in 1825 when a Chinese circus act came to town and a sickness broke out amongst the artists. They healed themselves by following a strict vegetarian diet. These days the festival is a VERY exciting event full of surprises and amazing photo opportunities. If you haven’t experienced something like this before, brace yourself…….

The Vegetarian Festival is celebrated in the month of October all over Thailand, but mostly in Phuket. The festival is also known as the “Tesagan Gin Je” or the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival”. This festival is filled with tradition and excitement. Most of the people taking part in the festival are of Chinese heritage, 30% of the population in Thailand. The festival started in 1825 when a Chinese circus act came to town and a sickness broke out amongst the artists. They healed themselves by following a strict vegetarian diet. These days the festival is a VERY exciting event full of surprises and amazing photo opportunities. If you haven’t experienced something like this before, brace yourself…….

The Vegetarian Festival is celebrated in the month of October all over Thailand, but mostly in Phuket. The festival is also known as the “Tesagan Gin Je” or the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival”. This festival is filled with tradition and excitement. Most of the people taking part in the festival are of Chinese heritage, 30% of the population in Thailand. The festival started in 1825 when a Chinese circus act came to town and a sickness broke out amongst the artists. They healed themselves by following a strict vegetarian diet. These days the festival is a VERY exciting event full of surprises and amazing photo opportunities. If you haven’t experienced something like this before, brace yourself…….

12/02/2012

Drawn in pen, then coloured by smudging the ink with water.

Although this is a personal piece, it was not based on what I look like, instead it was based on past personal experience, and recent thoughts of negative body image.

The Vegetarian Festival is celebrated in the month of October all over Thailand, but mostly in Phuket. The festival is also known as the “Tesagan Gin Je” or the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival”. This festival is filled with tradition and excitement. Most of the people taking part in the festival are of Chinese heritage, 30% of the population in Thailand. The festival started in 1825 when a Chinese circus act came to town and a sickness broke out amongst the artists. They healed themselves by following a strict vegetarian diet. These days the festival is a VERY exciting event full of surprises and amazing photo opportunities. If you haven’t experienced something like this before, brace yourself…….

The Vegetarian Festival is celebrated in the month of October all over Thailand, but mostly in Phuket. The festival is also known as the “Tesagan Gin Je” or the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival”. This festival is filled with tradition and excitement. Most of the people taking part in the festival are of Chinese heritage, 30% of the population in Thailand. The festival started in 1825 when a Chinese circus act came to town and a sickness broke out amongst the artists. They healed themselves by following a strict vegetarian diet. These days the festival is a VERY exciting event full of surprises and amazing photo opportunities. If you haven’t experienced something like this before, brace yourself…….

The Vegetarian Festival is celebrated in the month of October all over Thailand, but mostly in Phuket. The festival is also known as the “Tesagan Gin Je” or the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival”. This festival is filled with tradition and excitement. Most of the people taking part in the festival are of Chinese heritage, 30% of the population in Thailand. The festival started in 1825 when a Chinese circus act came to town and a sickness broke out amongst the artists. They healed themselves by following a strict vegetarian diet. These days the festival is a VERY exciting event full of surprises and amazing photo opportunities. If you haven’t experienced something like this before, brace yourself…….

The Vegetarian Festival is celebrated in the month of October all over Thailand, but mostly in Phuket. The festival is also known as the “Tesagan Gin Je” or the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival”. This festival is filled with tradition and excitement. Most of the people taking part in the festival are of Chinese heritage, 30% of the population in Thailand. The festival started in 1825 when a Chinese circus act came to town and a sickness broke out amongst the artists. They healed themselves by following a strict vegetarian diet. These days the festival is a VERY exciting event full of surprises and amazing photo opportunities. If you haven’t experienced something like this before, brace yourself…….

The Vegetarian Festival is celebrated in the month of October all over Thailand, but mostly in Phuket. The festival is also known as the “Tesagan Gin Je” or the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival”. This festival is filled with tradition and excitement. Most of the people taking part in the festival are of Chinese heritage, 30% of the population in Thailand. The festival started in 1825 when a Chinese circus act came to town and a sickness broke out amongst the artists. They healed themselves by following a strict vegetarian diet. These days the festival is a VERY exciting event full of surprises and amazing photo opportunities. If you haven’t experienced something like this before, brace yourself…….

The Vegetarian Festival is celebrated in the month of October all over Thailand, but mostly in Phuket. The festival is also known as the “Tesagan Gin Je” or the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival”. This festival is filled with tradition and excitement. Most of the people taking part in the festival are of Chinese heritage, 30% of the population in Thailand. The festival started in 1825 when a Chinese circus act came to town and a sickness broke out amongst the artists. They healed themselves by following a strict vegetarian diet. These days the festival is a VERY exciting event full of surprises and amazing photo opportunities. If you haven’t experienced something like this before, brace yourself…….

The Vegetarian Festival is celebrated in the month of October all over Thailand, but mostly in Phuket. The festival is also known as the “Tesagan Gin Je” or the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival”. This festival is filled with tradition and excitement. Most of the people taking part in the festival are of Chinese heritage, 30% of the population in Thailand. The festival started in 1825 when a Chinese circus act came to town and a sickness broke out amongst the artists. They healed themselves by following a strict vegetarian diet. These days the festival is a VERY exciting event full of surprises and amazing photo opportunities. If you haven’t experienced something like this before, brace yourself…….

Not sure what this guy did, but it certainly looks like it wasn't too pleasant.

The Vegetarian Festival is celebrated in the month of October all over Thailand, but mostly in Phuket. The festival is also known as the “Tesagan Gin Je” or the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival”. This festival is filled with tradition and excitement. Most of the people taking part in the festival are of Chinese heritage, 30% of the population in Thailand. The festival started in 1825 when a Chinese circus act came to town and a sickness broke out amongst the artists. They healed themselves by following a strict vegetarian diet. These days the festival is a VERY exciting event full of surprises and amazing photo opportunities. If you haven’t experienced something like this before, brace yourself…….

The Vegetarian Festival is celebrated in the month of October all over Thailand, but mostly in Phuket. The festival is also known as the “Tesagan Gin Je” or the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival”. This festival is filled with tradition and excitement. Most of the people taking part in the festival are of Chinese heritage, 30% of the population in Thailand. The festival started in 1825 when a Chinese circus act came to town and a sickness broke out amongst the artists. They healed themselves by following a strict vegetarian diet. These days the festival is a VERY exciting event full of surprises and amazing photo opportunities. If you haven’t experienced something like this before, brace yourself…….

The Vegetarian Festival is celebrated in the month of October all over Thailand, but mostly in Phuket. The festival is also known as the “Tesagan Gin Je” or the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival”. This festival is filled with tradition and excitement. Most of the people taking part in the festival are of Chinese heritage, 30% of the population in Thailand. The festival started in 1825 when a Chinese circus act came to town and a sickness broke out amongst the artists. They healed themselves by following a strict vegetarian diet. These days the festival is a VERY exciting event full of surprises and amazing photo opportunities. If you haven’t experienced something like this before, brace yourself…….

The Vegetarian Festival is celebrated in the month of October all over Thailand, but mostly in Phuket. The festival is also known as the “Tesagan Gin Je” or the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival”. This festival is filled with tradition and excitement. Most of the people taking part in the festival are of Chinese heritage, 30% of the population in Thailand. The festival started in 1825 when a Chinese circus act came to town and a sickness broke out amongst the artists. They healed themselves by following a strict vegetarian diet. These days the festival is a VERY exciting event full of surprises and amazing photo opportunities. If you haven’t experienced something like this before, brace yourself…….

The Vegetarian Festival is celebrated in the month of October all over Thailand, but mostly in Phuket. The festival is also known as the “Tesagan Gin Je” or the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival”. This festival is filled with tradition and excitement. Most of the people taking part in the festival are of Chinese heritage, 30% of the population in Thailand. The festival started in 1825 when a Chinese circus act came to town and a sickness broke out amongst the artists. They healed themselves by following a strict vegetarian diet. These days the festival is a VERY exciting event full of surprises and amazing photo opportunities. If you haven’t experienced something like this before, brace yourself…….

The Vegetarian Festival is celebrated in the month of October all over Thailand, but mostly in Phuket. The festival is also known as the “Tesagan Gin Je” or the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival”. This festival is filled with tradition and excitement. Most of the people taking part in the festival are of Chinese heritage, 30% of the population in Thailand. The festival started in 1825 when a Chinese circus act came to town and a sickness broke out amongst the artists. They healed themselves by following a strict vegetarian diet. These days the festival is a VERY exciting event full of surprises and amazing photo opportunities. If you haven’t experienced something like this before, brace yourself…….

The Vegetarian Festival is celebrated in the month of October all over Thailand, but mostly in Phuket. The festival is also known as the “Tesagan Gin Je” or the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival”. This festival is filled with tradition and excitement. Most of the people taking part in the festival are of Chinese heritage, 30% of the population in Thailand. The festival started in 1825 when a Chinese circus act came to town and a sickness broke out amongst the artists. They healed themselves by following a strict vegetarian diet. These days the festival is a VERY exciting event full of surprises and amazing photo opportunities. If you haven’t experienced something like this before, brace yourself…….

THEME: Self mutilation + Depression.

Explore Feb 4, 2006

The Vegetarian Festival is celebrated in the month of October all over Thailand, but mostly in Phuket. The festival is also known as the “Tesagan Gin Je” or the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival”. This festival is filled with tradition and excitement. Most of the people taking part in the festival are of Chinese heritage, 30% of the population in Thailand. The festival started in 1825 when a Chinese circus act came to town and a sickness broke out amongst the artists. They healed themselves by following a strict vegetarian diet. These days the festival is a VERY exciting event full of surprises and amazing photo opportunities. If you haven’t experienced something like this before, brace yourself…….

The Vegetarian Festival is celebrated in the month of October all over Thailand, but mostly in Phuket. The festival is also known as the “Tesagan Gin Je” or the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival”. This festival is filled with tradition and excitement. Most of the people taking part in the festival are of Chinese heritage, 30% of the population in Thailand. The festival started in 1825 when a Chinese circus act came to town and a sickness broke out amongst the artists. They healed themselves by following a strict vegetarian diet. These days the festival is a VERY exciting event full of surprises and amazing photo opportunities. If you haven’t experienced something like this before, brace yourself…….

The Vegetarian Festival is celebrated in the month of October all over Thailand, but mostly in Phuket. The festival is also known as the “Tesagan Gin Je” or the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival”. This festival is filled with tradition and excitement. Most of the people taking part in the festival are of Chinese heritage, 30% of the population in Thailand. The festival started in 1825 when a Chinese circus act came to town and a sickness broke out amongst the artists. They healed themselves by following a strict vegetarian diet. These days the festival is a VERY exciting event full of surprises and amazing photo opportunities. If you haven’t experienced something like this before, brace yourself…….

young boy with knife through his mouth, Vegetarian Festival, Thailand

The Vegetarian Festival is celebrated in the month of October all over Thailand, but mostly in Phuket. The festival is also known as the “Tesagan Gin Je” or the “Nine Emperor Gods Festival”. This festival is filled with tradition and excitement. Most of the people taking part in the festival are of Chinese heritage, 30% of the population in Thailand. The festival started in 1825 when a Chinese circus act came to town and a sickness broke out amongst the artists. They healed themselves by following a strict vegetarian diet. These days the festival is a VERY exciting event full of surprises and amazing photo opportunities. If you haven’t experienced something like this before, brace yourself…….

A Blue Gum cuts its skin as it dries only hours after being cut down