Thailand, Ko Phuket, Phuket. A Ma-Thong (spirit medium) with cheeks pierced with a sword during the Phuket Vegetarian Festival. The devotees are believed to possess supernatural powers and perform acts of self-torture to bring the local Chinese community good luck.
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