At this time whatever we go, we will see yellow flag: the symbolic of Kin-J or Vegetarian Festival. The festival originates in the 19th century; this annual event is conducted by the locals of Chinese descent who engage in a ten-day vegetarian diet. As I told you form previous blog, in Thailand there are many Chinese live here and they also influence on Thai culture. Thus, many Thai people also believe that eat vegetable do not eat meet or pork, it is goodness. For Chinese community not only eat vegetable but also there are merit-making ceremonies at local Chinese temples as well as processions of ascetics performing extraordinary feats. During the 9-days period, the devout Chinese Buddhists dress in white attire, convert to vegetarians and observe the ten rules in order to purify their minds and bodies. In my opinion, this culture quite similar to Thai people’s nature who love to go to temple and make merit. Thus, it’s not surprise!! There are many of Thai people also engage in a ten-day vegetarian diet as same as Chinese.
I always wondered why the Vegetarian Festival is so popular here in Thailand - yet being a full-time vegetarian is not really very popular. Seems that many people like to experiment with a ahaan J lifestyle - but not all the time.
ตอบลบDo you know why the Festival is celebrated at this time of year - just curious.