PHUKET, Thailand – A 73-piece underwater sculpture of the deity Hanuman, a key character from the Ramayana epic has been completed at Siam Bay, Racha Yai Island, serving as a new hub for coral restoration and eco-tourism.
The “Magical of Save Underwater World” project, a collaboration between Thai and South Korean Rotary Districts, was installed between April 11 and 15.
The site features a massive Hanuman figure and 3D-printed coral-shaped structures resting at a depth of 19 meters.
Project chairman Sasawat Limpanich said the structures will provide a “new home” for marine life, allowing coral to attach and flourish.
The installation is the first phase of a planned “Underwater Art Museum” that will later include other characters from the epic, including Phra Ram (Rama), Thotsakan (Ravana), and Suvannamaccha to create a world-class diving landmark. (TNA)
