The Phuket Vegetarian Festival is an annual celebration that spans ten days, taking place this year from October 2 to October 11, 2024. On Wednesday, October 2 at all the Chinese shrines, the Raising of the Go Teng pole will occur sometime between 4 and 6 PM. Events at the shrines will continue throughout the evening, culminating in the hanging of lanterns from the pole at midnight, which signifies the official start of the festival. On Saturday, October 12 around 5 PM, the Go Teng poles will be lowered at the shrines, marking the conclusion of the 2024 Phuket Vegetarian Festival.