The ancient ceremony “Tak Baan” is believed to ward off evil things and epidemics.

Yasothon, Rare to see, the ancient ceremony "Tak Ban" according to beliefs to ward off evil things - epidemics. It is believed that the 1st day of the waxing moon of the 5th lunar month or the 5th waning moon of the 5th lunar month falls on a Tuesday. It will be a hard day, a hot day, inauspicious, 1 time in 4 years. Villagers of Don Khueang, Sai Mun District, Yasothon Province, brought basketry items and various foods and led their children and grandchildren to gather in the middle of the village's rice fields. to participate in the house breaking ceremony The word "house breaking" refers to the act of moving and moving to find a new place to live temporarily. Villagers believe that on the 1st day of the waxing moon of the 5th lunar month or the 5th waning moon of the 5th lunar month, which falls on a Tuesday. It will be a hard day, a hot day, which is inauspicious, so tips must be taken. Hoping to help ward off evil things. and disease outbreaks from the village The tradition of breaking up the house is a Brahmin ceremony. In the past, there were no religious ceremonies involved. But nowadays it is popular to invite monks to eat lunch for good fortune. And it is a tradition that has been passed down since the past. To solve the secrets so that the villagers can live in peace and happiness. Until the evening, close to the time to return, there will be a big father. or the leader of the ceremony Dressed as a Brahmin, wearing white robes. Walk to call the villagers back into the village to complete the ceremony. Phra Rector Peelphon Phlawattano, abbot of Ban Don Khueang Temple, said that breaking up one's house means moving to find a new place to live. This is because in the old address there were various disasters and inauspicious things that occurred. People were unhappy or severe epidemics occurred in the community. To find a new place to eat temporarily Isaan people call it "Tak Baan". Source: Thai News Agency