Photos from the 2003 Vegetarian Festival in Ban Pong, Thailand

Photos furnished by Yupadee, October 27, 2003

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1a... Dragon dancers with Chinese clown. 1b... The procession of Dragon dancers pass the clock tower in downtown Ban Pong. 1c... The lady in the truck represents the Kuan-im Goddess who is the symbol of high respect during the festival. 2a... Another float representing the Goddess. This one is covered with fruit and flowers.
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2b... Students from various schools join the procession and do a dance representing their respect for the Goddess. 2c... Elementary students and people from all walks of life are in the procession. 3a... Only men can carry the sacred image of the Kuan-im Goddess. 3b... People carrying big incense sticks join the procession.
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3c... After the main floats pass, thousands of people proceed down the street and the procession stretches out of sight. 4... The marchers all gather to see the acrobatic dragon dance. The man on the tall pole has commanded the dragon to climb up the pole beside him. There are fireworks and smoke and music.

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