The Giant Swing, also known as Sao Ching Cha, a tourist attraction in the central area of Bangkok, Thailand. Thai Brahmin monument
The Giant Swing, also known as Sao Ching Cha, is a tourist attraction in the central area of Bangkok, Thailand. It was used intermittently in a Brahmin new year ceremony called Tri Yampawai in which people would swing to try to reach a bag of money placed on a pole. The action of swinging relates to a Hindu creation story, and was a way of giving thanks for the rice harvest and asking for blessings for the next. Swinging was finally stopped in 1935 after a number of fatal accidents. The structure has been renewed several times over its history, which is nearly as long as the history of Bangkok itself. The current structure dates from 2006, and is made of teak wood. Thai Buddhism has long had a close association with Hindu legends, and the temple outside which the giant swing stands houses the Brahman priests who take part in state ceremonies. Minor digital alteration: some intrusive leaves removed. Otherwise, this image is an accurate representation of the original scene. This photographer takes particular care over accuracy of caption, description and keywords.
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Location: The Giant Swing (Sao Ching Cha), Rattanakosin Island, Bangkok, Thailand
Photo credit: © CulturalEyes - AusGS2 / Alamy / Afripics
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