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The 9 Principles of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival:
1. Wear white clothes during the whole festival
2. Do not eat meat or animal products (milk, eggs, etc.)
3. Keep your body clean
4. Do not drink alcohol
5. Do not lie, cheat or steal
6. No sexual activity during the festival
7. Do not eat food with a strong smell (garlic)
8. Keep and wash cooking utensils separately from those used in the event
0. Mourners should not attend the festival

The Phuket Vegetarian Festival is the largest celebration of its kind in Thailand.
Known as the Nine Emperor Gods Festival -- the celebration is nine days of nonstop food and ceremonies; it is also called Jiya Chai