Jingle truck

Infobox Automobile


name =Jingle Truck
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production =
assembly =Central Asia
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class =Truck
body_style =Multi-purpose vehicle
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engine =Petroleum internal combustion
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A jingle truck is a colorfully decorated truck, typically in central Asia.

Origin of term

The term comes from United States military slang, serving in Afghanistan.

Appearance

They are colorfully painted in intricate patterns and bright colors reflecting the personality of the owner. Chains and pendants often dangle off the front bumper (thus the name), and often colorful tassels.

Incidence

They are common in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India.

ee also

* Customised buses and trucks in Pakistan
* Dekotora decorated trucks in Japan
* Jeepney Colorful share taxis of the Philippines

External links

* [http://www.doubletongued.org/index.php/citations/jingle_truck_1/ Definition]
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/imranthetrekker/sets/72157602206725404/ F;ickr photos]
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/violinsoldier/222170582/ More Flickr photos]
* [http://gocomics.typepad.com/the_sandbox/2007/05/the_most_colorf.html US Military blog, nice photos]
* [http://www.cnn.com/CNN/Programs/anderson.cooper.360/blog/2006/09/hidden-dangers-of-jingle-trucks.html CNN site]