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The vegetarian festival has reached its half way.

And the spectacular rituals were held on weekend.

In Phuket, processions at various Chinese shrines took place on Sunday.

The devotees performed as spirit medium or Mah Song for the shrines.

They performed incredible acts of self-modification, attracting locals and tourists.

Body piercings were common at the processions.

Many mediums pierced their cheeks with all kinds of objects.

Some had their tongue pierced.

The processions went around town and visit locals worshippers.

At another shrine the medium walked on hot coals at night.

The mediums never showed any sign of pain or injury at the processions.

The vegetarian season in Phuket will wrap up on October 21.