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Fireworks were invented and used in Thailand to
bring rain. The louder and bigger the fireworks
were, the more rain the gods were supposed to
send them.

Submitter comment: This is still very much believed by the people
and still practiced.

Where learned: THAILAND

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Gods
BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew
BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal
BELIEF -- Weather sign or control

Date learned: 00001960S

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