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Pathum Thani province near Thailand s capital Bangkok hosted a traditional Mon sideways rocket festival. Ethnic Mon people from Myanmar emigrated to central Thailand several centuries ago, bringing with them their unique cultural practice with them. Rockets are tethered to ropes or chains and launched sideways, traditionally at funerals or other auspicious events. The tradition is kept alive in modern times as a celebratory community event. Bueng Yitho Thailand - ZUMAt128 20220501_zap_t128_012

Pathum Thani province near Thailand s capital Bangkok hosted a traditional Mon sideways rocket festival. Ethnic Mon people from Myanmar emigrated to central Thailand several centuries ago, bringing with them their unique cultural practice with them. Rockets are tethered to ropes or chains and launched sideways, traditionally at funerals or other auspicious events. The tradition is kept alive in modern times as a celebratory community event. Bueng Yitho Thailand - ZUMAt128 20220501_zap_t128_012

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Recording Date: May 1, 2022

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May 1, 2022, Bueng Yitho, Pathum Thani, Thailand: Pathum Thani province near Thailand s capital Bangkok hosted a traditional Mon sideways rocket festival. Ethnic Mon people from Myanmar emigrated to central Thailand several centuries ago, bringing with them their unique cultural practice with them. Rockets are tethered to ropes or chains and launched sideways, traditionally at funerals or other auspicious events. The tradition is kept alive in modern times as a celebratory community event. Bueng Yitho Thailand - ZUMAt128 20220501_zap_t128_012

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