Bangkok has the world’s longest official city name. In Thai, the ceremonial name has 168 letters in scholarly transliteration:
krungthepmahanakhonamonrattanakosinmahintharaayuthayamahadilokphopnoppharatratchathaniburiromudomratchaniwetmahasathanamonpimanawatansathitsakkathattiyawitsanukamprasit.
The shorter official name is Krung Thep Maha Nakhon.
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In parts of Togo, wedding ceremonies include the groom’s family performing dances and music. These performances show respect to the bride’s family and celebrate the upcoming marriage. The events often involve drumming, singing, and group dancing as part of the traditional festivities.
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In certain Thai weddings, couples participate in the Sai Sin ritual, a sacred tradition rooted in Buddhist beliefs. A cotton thread, called Sai Sin, is blessed by monks before the ceremony. The thread is tied around the bride and groom’s wrists or connected around their heads. This ritual symbolizes protection, good luck, and spiritual blessings for the couple. Guests and family may also touch or tie pieces of the thread to pass on their blessings. The Sai Sin connects the newlyweds to their family, community, and the monks who bless them, emphasizing unity and shared support. It is often performed alongside other traditional Thai wedding customs like pouring holy water over the hands of the bride and groom.
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In some Mexican weddings, couples participate in the Lazo ritual. A large cord or rosary is placed around the bride and groom in a figure-eight shape to symbolize unity and lifelong commitment.
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Did you know these cities rest on or between 2 continents?
● Suez, Egypt, sits between Africa and Asia, near the Suez Canal.
The following cities lie on both Europe and Asia:
● Istanbul, Turkey, divided by the Bosphorus Strait.
These cities as well, but split by the Ural River:
● Magnitogorsk, Russia
● Orenburg, Russia
● Atyrau, Kazakhstan
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