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Early 2000s Moonoi

Giant Swing

Bangkok, Thailand

Originally constructed in 1784, and now in front of Wat Suthat. The unusual ceremony was performed until 1935, when it was discontinued after several deaths. Made of teak, it was used in a royal ceremony related to Brahmanism. In the ceremony, Brahmans would swing in a wide arc, trying to grab a bag of coins placed on a pillar.


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