SHRINE OF THE COCK

Title: Sanctuary of cock
Country: Thailand
Location: Phra Nang Beach, Railay, Krabi
Date: October 2006


The paradisiacal beaches of Thailand are home to some of the most amazing sights. The giant karst rocks that give an incredible beauty to many places, are caves that are assigned mythical legends by local people. Phra Nang beach in Railay, is considered one of the best in the world. It is very quiet, small and has one of the most expensive hotels in Thailand in its vicinity: the Rayavadee.

The cave of the Princess are just to get to the beach along a large rock. Local fishermen believe that the cave dwelling spirit of a princess of the sea. As an offering and as a symbol of fertility or on the sand deposited on the walls of the cave all kinds of amulets in the shape of a penis. There are hundreds of all sizes and colors. Impacts the image of a sanctuary in a place so stunningly beautiful, but also impacts the devotion of the fishermen of Railay.

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