00:00Resodice, fruits, flower garlands, and even mortar oil.
00:04Ever wonder why shrine offerings in Thailand are so diverse?
00:09Normally, tributes are fruit, drinks, or flower garlands.
00:14But mostly, it comes down to the stories and traits of each deity and legend.
00:21For example, rooster statues are offered to King Narasuan to win top competitions,
00:27honoring his legendary love for cockfighting.
00:32Zebra statues at roadside shrines represent safety on the roads or while traveling,
00:39inspired by zebra crosswalks.
00:42These are basically a way to say thank you when a wish comes true.
00:47And we even take it way beyond.
00:49With a cross-cultural mix, the Raimon shrine gets his plushies
00:54because his magic posh grants wishes.
00:57And no need to guess why the Optimus Prime shrine gets mortar oil.
01:02Nothing goes to waste.
01:04All food and items are shared or donated to local communities afterwards.
01:09Whether it is superstition or just creativity,
01:13it's honestly a pretty cool mix of faith, humor, and community.
01:18So, what's the most unexpected shrine offering you have ever seen here?
01:24Let me know in the comments.
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