On the nine month of the Chinese lunar calendar, Devotees from all over the world would travel to Phuket, Thailand for the annual Nine Emperor Gods Festival. Unknown to most tourist who only frequent tourist beaches like Patong, Kata and Karon. This sleepy town will be awaken by millions of fire cracker explosion, parade and procession.
The Bearer of sedan is a test of faith, commitment and brotherhood. During the nine days of celebration, they would parade the street of Phuket town under the scorching sun for continuous barrage which they believed, will brings good fortune, good luck and good health.
[Jiŭ], 九 or Nine, a representation of Nine Emperor Gods. Is a 3 years on-going photography project that I am undertaking in Phuket, Thailand since 2012.
