Chinese Fortune Sticks
Written by Richard Barrow   
Chinese Fortune Shaker Reading the fortune

Although this isn't much to do with Buddhism, you will find these Chinese Fortune Sticks in most temples. To play the game is quite simple. You put all the sticks into the bamboo container and then shake it as you concentrate on a prayer. If you do it correctly, one stick will then jump out onto the ground in front of you. Each stick has a number on it. You then go and read the fortune with this number printed at the top.

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Pole Climbing Competition
Written by Richard Barrow   

   

This is a traditonal Thai game where the contestants have to climb a greasy pole in order to reach a flag at the top. The team members then share the prize money. This game can be very funny to watch as they keep slipping down the pole.

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Blindfold Thai Boxing
Written by Richard Barrow   

 
   

Many people know Muay Thai these days which is famous around the world. But what about Blindfold Boxing? This sport is hilarious to watch. The two contestants are blindfolded and then proceed to try and box each other. The ground is covered with dry palm leaves which rustle as they walk over them.

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