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00:00Have you ever seen trees with powder on them? LGBTQ-supported trees? Or trees with traditional
00:06Thai costumes? This unusual sight isn't just for decoration. It's a unique Thai tradition
00:12that ties into the lottery. Here's how it works. Thais believe that spirits reside in the trees,
00:19and by praying to these spirits, they can receive lottery numbers. To do this, people apply powder
00:24to the tree, scratch it off, and look for the numbers. Once they want the return to the tree,
00:29offering a tribute in the form of colorful clothes or traditional Thai costumes,
00:34as it is believed that the spirit in the tree is female. You usually find these trees at the
00:39temple across Thailand, and for those of you looking to try it, the first and 16th of every
00:45month are special lottery days in Thailand. So grab your powder and head to the temple.
00:50Your lucky numbers might be waiting for you.