Editorial photo #12888074 Human Interest
Vegetarian Festival In Bangkok 2025.
Dancers perform the Lion Dance to honor Chinese deities on the first day of the Vegetarian Festival at Joe Sue Kung Shrine Chinese temple in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 20, 2025. The Vegetarian Festival, which runs from October 21 to 29, sees worshippers refrain from eating animal products over the nine days to coincide with the celebration of the nine Chinese Emperor Gods. (Photo by Anusak Laowilas/NurPhoto)