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Thailand's Vegetarian Festival is a visual riot.
Just about when you think you have seen it all, along comes something you have never seen. The history and information can be found by Googling "Thailand's Vegetarian Festival." All the facts and how it all began. Some sites will recommend hotels and airfares for the backpacking crown seeking a new adventure. I keep going back because I don't think I have got it yet. It is a nine religious holiday celebrated by those Thai-Chinese who live in the Phuket area.
While on assignment for the Associated Press I was held hostage by a daily and at times an hourly deadline. That meant running out, shooting, coming back to file and the whole time wishing I could slow down.
I am retired now, I work for the best boss in the world, myself. I am no more rushing back to file. This year it will be a small village near the airport.
Just about when you think you have seen it all, along comes something you have never seen. The history and information can be found by Googling "Thailand's Vegetarian Festival." All the facts and how it all began. Some sites will recommend hotels and airfares for the backpacking crown seeking a new adventure. I keep going back because I don't think I have got it yet. It is a nine religious holiday celebrated by those Thai-Chinese who live in the Phuket area.
While on assignment for the Associated Press I was held hostage by a daily and at times an hourly deadline. That meant running out, shooting, coming back to file and the whole time wishing I could slow down.
I am retired now, I work for the best boss in the world, myself. I am no more rushing back to file. This year it will be a small village near the airport.
David Lee Longstreath is a retired wire service photographer with more than 40 years experience on assignments around the world. He currently lives in upcountry Thailand. |
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