Bang Bang Phi: Thailand's Vibrant Rocket Festival Celebrating Fertility and Rain

The video explores Thailand's annual rocket festival in Yasathon, a centuries-old event marking the start of the rainy season. It delves into the historical use of rockets in Asia, particularly the first use of gunpowder in China. The festival features large rockets built from plastic and bamboo, with competitions for the longest flight. Despite past mishaps, the event is closely monitored for safety. The latest festival concluded smoothly, with a local rocket winning the top prize for staying aloft the longest.

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