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Thailand

A zebra shrine in Nonthaburi. This type of shrine, adorned with numerous zebra statues, reflect local beliefs and cultural practices.

 

The statues are thought to symbolize safety, as their black-and-white stripes resemble pedestrian crossings, which in Thai are called thaang mah laai (·Ò§ÁéÒÅÒÂ), i.e. ‘zebra paths’.

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