Participants, Nine Emperor Gods Festival, Phuket Vegetarian Festival, Thailand

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Kevin Hellon (HKT) / Alamy Stock Photo

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M7CP25

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2187 x 3281 px | 18.5 x 27.8 cm | 7.3 x 10.9 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

12 October 2013

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Phuket, Thailand

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