Enjoy Front Row Seats to the Phuket Vegetarian Festival at Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town
With dedicated Worship Tables set up every day in front of the colorful parades and processions, plus special vegetarian menus at its restaurants, every guest will be immersed in the spirit of this iconic festival
Phuket, Thailand, October 16, 2025 – Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town is inviting the world’s travelers to experience the Phuket Vegetarian Festival, one of Asia’s most dazzling annual celebrations. From October 21-29, 2025, guests can enjoy a front row seat to this grand spectacle, as the daily parades pass directly in front of the hotel, providing an unrivalled opportunity to witness this extraordinary occasion up-close and uncover the true spirit of Phuket.
Also known as the Nine Emperor Gods Festival or Jay Festival, the Phuket Vegetarian Festival originated as a Chinese Taoist practice to help people cleanse their bodies by following a vegan diet. In Phuket Town, which has a rich Chinese heritage, the streets and temples burst into life with 10 days of rituals and activities, including firewalking, sword shows, pyrotechnics and, of course, plenty of vegetarian cuisine.
At Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town, which is located in the heart of this culture-rich old town, guests can take their place at a Worship Table with unobstructed views of the processions. Starting at dawn (October 21-29, 06:00 hrs onwards), couples, friends and families can feel fully immersed in the essence of the occasion with a package that includes fresh fruits, mixed candies, peanut bars and steamed rice cakes, plus candles, incense and flowers. The Worship Table can also be booked on the final evening (October 29, 20.00 hrs onwards), to mark the spectacular farewell ritual. Prices start from THB 11,888 net.
Throughout the festival, guests can savor an amazing array of vegetarian delights. The talented chefs at Yue Restaurant & Bar, the hotel’s stylish Chinese dining destination, have crafted a special à la carte menu, including black & white fungus salad, mixed mushroom herbal soup, wok-tossed Hokkien noodles with tofu & mushroom, ginkgo & sweet jujube in ginger syrup, taro with coconut milk in sago, and more. A choice of three Chinese set menus – “Light & Refreshing,” “Classic Comfort,” and “Hearty & Flavorful” – are also available, each featuring one salad, one soup, a main dish and a dessert. Prices start from THB 120 per dish for the à la carte menu and from THB 480 for the set menus.
At Krua Talad Yai, the vibrant all-day dining destination, guests can enjoy an expanded à la carte menu of 11 Thai vegetarian dishes, including pad see ew, pad mee Hokkien, pad krapao gai je, khao pad pak ruam je, kaeng som pla je yod maprao, man cheum nam khing, ponlamai ruam, and more. Prices start from THB 150 per dish, and diners can also enjoy these delicious dishes as part if the room service menu.
Talung Lounge, the bright and inviting café, is inviting local residents and overseas visitors to celebrate the final evening of the festival (October 29, 18:00 – 23:00 hrs) with a special selection of tapas & snacks, breads & buns, fried rice bowls, pasta bowls, sharing plates, and pizzas! Prices start from THB 140 per dish. Also on the final night, revelers can head to the Beer Garden and satisfy their cravings with cool drinks and non-vegetarian bites, such as chicken popcorn, chicken skin cracklings, crispy-fried chicken wings, French fries, and onion rings, with prices starting from just THB 100 per dish.
To book your place at the front row of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival with a Worship Table at Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Town, please call +66 (0) 76 643 555 or email restaurant.phukettown@courtyard.com. Advanced reservations are required.
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