Surin, 4 May – Surin Naga Elephant Ordination Ceremony magnificent An old tradition that the Surin people, including Khmer, Laotian, and Guay, who respect Buddhism Practice inherited for a long time.
This morning at Wang Talu, Tha Tum District, Surin Province, Surin people and tourists alike lively watch the Naga Elephant Parade, Surin Province, in the midst of the pouring rain. Cool and moist for both people and elephants. There are more than 50 elephants participating in this parade.
Ordain for Nagas of Elephants It is an old tradition that the Surin people, including Khmer, Laotian, and Guay who believe in Buddhism, regard it as a tradition that has been inherited. When the son is 20 years old, before he has a house Parents had to organize an ordination for their son to study the Dhamma and discipline first. The ordination of young Kuay people It is a great event for families and communities. When it comes to the 15th day of the waxing moon, the 6th month of every year because it is believed that the full moon day of the sixth month It is the day that Lord Buddha was born, attained enlightenment and passed away. considered to have seen the Buddha A Kuay man who reached the age of ordination They will make an appointment to ordain at Wat Chaeng Sawang, Ban Ta Klang, Krapho Sub-district, Tha Tum District at the same time.
one day before ordination Naga of each village will hold a parade with a large number of elephants joining the procession. It is believed that in this ordination, if one would gain fame or merit, one would have to ride an elephant and parade a long distance, with many people joining the Naga parade. They gathered at Wang Talu area along the Mun River to perform the ceremony to make offerings to the Pu Ta Shrine and ask for forgiveness for the sacred things that the villagers respect. The ordination ceremony was performed at the Don Buat area, a mound in the middle of the river formed by the confluence of the Chi River and the Mun River. causing whirlpools and mounds in the middle of the river Villagers call each other "Sim Nam" and affectionately called "Don Buat" until now.
This year, there will be a 3-day event from May 2-4. March, 13 Nagas participated in the group ordination ceremony at Wat Chaeng Sawang Ban Ta Klang this time and participated in the Naga Elephant parade this time. With more than 50 elephants participating in the parade and was honored by Mr. Phichit Boontan, the governor of Surin Province, presided over the ceremony. – Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency