Chanting and swaying to the hypnotic rhythm of prayer until they reach a trance-like state, the group of dervishes then pierce their cheeks with long needles, without drawing blood or showing pain.
As burning incense fills the air, devotees in trances force skewers and swords through their cheeks in ritualistic acts underpinning southern Thailand's colourful -- and seemingly painful -- ...
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