Wat Suthat (Temple of the Great Swing)
Wat Suthat (Wat Suthat Thepwararam Ratchaworamahawihan) or as it is commonly called Temple of the Great Swing is one of the most remarkable structures in Bangkok. Wat Suthat stands in the middle of a heavily trafficked square in front of the Suthat temple complex. The huge red teak wood frame 27 meters high is the so-called Great Swing, used for a special religious ceremony until 1932. Every year in December, when the rice harvest was gathered, it was the site of a desperate swinging contest, the origins of which are lost in prehistoric legendary times.
General Information
Wat Suthat near the Great Swing is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok and one of the most beautiful. Three kings were involved in its construction: Rama I, the founder of the Chakri dynasty, began construction shortly after his coronation in 1782, Rama II continued his work, and Rama III completed the temple, which lasted a total of ten years. In addition to the marvelous architecture, the restored wall paintings of the interior are interesting
