Vegetarian Festival Ceremonial Clothing featuring Xuanwu (玄武)
Vegetarian Festival Ceremonial Clothing featuring Xuanwu (玄武)
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A ceremonial garment from the Vegetarian Festival in Phuket, featuring Xuanwu, the Taoist god known as the Dark Warrior. The design displays Xuanwu himself alongside his emblematic tortoise wrapped in a snake, symbolizing strength, wisdom, and spiritual resilience.
Acquired: Vegetarian Festival, Phuket, Thailand, 2024
Size: XL
Color: White
Religion: Taoist
Use:
Worn as a sign of purity during the Vegetarian Festival, this garment reflects the festival’s dedication to spiritual cleansing, abstinence, and devotion. The white color symbolizes purity, aligning the wearer with the values of the festival.
Description:
This white ceremonial clothing features the image of Xuanwu, the revered Taoist deity known as the Dark Warrior, along with his tortoise entwined by a snake. Xuanwu’s presence embodies qualities of protection and resilience, while the tortoise and snake represent wisdom and strength. During the Vegetarian Festival, participants wear this garment as a sign of purity, embodying the festival’s focus on spiritual and physical cleansing.
The garment is designed for both symbolic and practical use in the festival’s processions and rituals, aligning the wearer with the Taoist values of purity, resilience, and devotion to spiritual discipline. The presence of Xuanwu adds a deeper layer of connection to Taoist principles, making it a meaningful piece of ritual attire.
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