Spectacular Naga Elephant Ordination Ceremony, Surin Province

Surin, grand and magnificent Elephant Naga Ordination Ceremony The only one in Thailand in Surin Province, held annually. It is an old tradition that has been passed down for a long time. It shows the way of life and the bond between people and elephants. Elephant Naga Ordination Ceremony It is a unique tradition. Held at Ban Ta Klang, Krapho Subdistrict, Tha Tum District, Surin Province, the only one in Thailand. It is held every year during the 13th-15th day of the waxing moon of the 6th lunar month. Every year there are great activities organized. This year there is a procession of Nagas sitting on the backs of 20 elephants and the elephants are dressed in colorful patterns. Participated in the procession of another 50 Naga elephants, totaling 70 elephants, paraded from Wat Chaeng Sawang along the road towards Pu Ta Shrine. Along the banks of the Mun River, upon arrival, Naga relatives, along with Nagas and elephants will walk down the Mun River To cleanse the elephant's body and allow the elephants to r est and drink water before walking out of the water to attend the ceremony For ordination of Naga Elephant It is a tradition passed down from the Chang community. Also known as the Kui people or Kuay people, which is a term used to refer to the ethnic group in the southern Isan region (Sisaket, Buriram, and Surin), or commonly known as the elephant herders. It is an ordination ceremony for men in the village when they turn 20 years old. They will sit on the back of an elephant and be paraded around the village. Head to Don Buat or Sim, which is located at the point where the Mun River meets the Mun River. To inform the grandfather and grandfather Sacred things that the villagers respect Naga will decorate with costumes and accessories. according to the tradition of the Kui people Emphasize bright colors, prohibit black. Each piece of clothing and jewelry will have different meanings according to beliefs. It is a tradition that shows the way of life. The bond between people and elephants which has been inheri ted from ancestors for hundreds of years And there will be a grand traditional event at the Kotcha Education Center and at Wat Chaeng Sawang, Ban Ta Klang, Kra Pho Subdistrict, Tha Tum District, Surin Province, where it is believed that If any children or grandchildren will be ordained to compensate for the kindness of their parents. You must return to be ordained at this Ban Ta Klang only. Therefore, the ordination will be considered successful. Source: Thai News Agency