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Chedi Kiew
Chedi Kiew (also spelt Chedi Khao, เจดีย์กิ่ว, the White Pagoda) is a Buddhist stupa located on the banks of the Ping River, Chiang Mai, Thailand. The pagoda commemorates a brave local resident, Lung Piang (Uncle Piang), who sacrificed his life for Chiang Mai. Legend According to legend, during a Burmese siege of Chiang Mai, a diving contest was proposed to decide the city's fate. The Burmese, confident in their superior swimming skills, challenged the people of Chiang Mai to an underwater duel, believing the highland residents lacked proficiency in aquatic activities. The agreement stipulated that if the Chiang Mai representative could remain underwater longer than their Burmese counterpart, the invading forces would withdraw. A local man named Lung Piang volunteered to represent Chiang Mai, despite his limited swimming ability. The contest was held near the present-day site of the White Pagoda. Both participants submerged, and after some time, the Burmese d ...
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