Lions and dragons invade Sakon Nakhon annually

Run for your lives, the lions are coming The lions approach the oranges or tangerines in a ritualistic dance.  It is an offering to them. After a bit of dancing, the oranges are devoured.   A financial reward is given to the lions, it's of course a donation to the temple. Next comes the ... Haven't figure out the meaning of this ritual. At the bottom is a man, then a teenager.  By the time you get to the top, there's a three year old.  They are surrounded by adults who act as catchers,  just in case something goes wrong. gif by http://gifmaker.me/ Then comes the exterminator, the dragon.  He enters the business to rid it of misfortune and to insure good (financial) fortune for the coming year Took him quite a long time doing his banking. My advice, don't dress up as a dragon when you go to the bank. It seems to really slow down customer service Lions also enter businesses for the same reason, probably looking for another donation

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