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Month: November 2021
The legend of chicken coop (the merit-making of 10th month)
The festival is held at Baan Siew Noi, tambon Ban Lao, amphoe Mueang Chaiyaphum, Chaiyaphum province. It has long been practiced. The ancient people here believed that children must make merit in the tenth month for ancestors who have passed away. The chicken coop tradition is held in the tenth month merit making.
The tradition of making merit with incense sticks (the merit-making of 10th month)
Ban Ratdamnoen at tambon Nong Bua Daeng, amphoe Nong Bua Daeng, Chaiyaphum province holds the merit making of incense sticks. It is done in 3 days before the end of Buddhist Lent of every year to pay homage to the Lord Buddha by burning incense sticks-a symbol of the tree of the Indian subcontinent. The incense sticks are taken as a devotional to the Lord Buddha.
Tradition of hitting fire ball
Hitting the fire ball was a young man’s play at Ban Nong Khueang, tambon Kut Tum, amphoe Mueang Chaiyaphum, by cutting the dried pussy willows into pieces and burn them on fire to hit each other. The bat uses bamboo rhizomes at the bent end. The competition will be divided into 7-11 people per side. The play is similar to hockey. Those hitting more in the opponent’s goal win.
Tradition of the merit ceremony of the 6th month (Offering baci to Chao Pho Phaya Lae)
Offering baci to Chao Pho Phaya Lae to inherit traditions and to show respect, trust, faith and gratitude to the first governor, the founder of Chaiyaphum.
Tradition of brutal the ordained-to-be
Held at Ban Non Salao, it is considered the only ancient tradition in the world. It takes the first day of the waning moon of the sixth month every year. A man who can be ordained has to endure the pain and hold himself firmly on the bamboo sled. He is thrown brutally as he is carried it around the village along the distance of more than 3 km.
Phra That Nong Sam Muen
It looks like a chedi with twelve indented corners. Located on a square base, it is one of the most important and interesting archaeological sites. The relics are beautiful and complete, from the architecture and art that blends between Lanna, Lan Xang and Ayutthaya. It is assumed that it was built during the reign of King Chai Chetthathirat of the Lan Xang kingdom. The site of Phra That Nong Sam Muen was originally a large ancient city in the Dvaravati period, around the AD 7-11. Activities not to be missed – Visiting the Ubosot – Visiting Hell-Heaven labyrinth – Paying homage to a replica of the Buddha’s footprint Address: tambon Ban Kaeng, amphoe Phu Khiao, Chaiyaphum 36110 Opening hours: Every day from 8 am – 6 pm Recommended travel season: All seasons How to get there: From Chaiyaphum city, take Highway No. 201, passing amphoe Phu Khiao to Ban Nong Song Hong for approximately 80 km, and then turn left to Highway No. 2055 for another 9 km. พิกัดการเดินทาง/GPS : https://goo.gl/maps/3PzGPqc6JTTuEq1PA
Sai Thong National Park
The area covers the forest of Phang Huei mountain range and Phraya Pho mountain range. It is bordered by Pa Hin Ngam national park and Phu Laen Kha national park. There are 4 nature trails, restaurants, lodges, and camping grounds. Accommodations can be reserved at the national park, tel. 089-2823437, and there are a variety of interesting attractions. Attractions not to be missed – Thung Bua Sawan or Siam tulip fields – Pha Hum Hod- cliff that extends out – Pha Pho Muang- sandstone cliff 900 m above sea level – Sai Thong waterfall- a beautiful small waterfall Activities not to be missed – Walking to see the Siam tulip fields in the Bua Sawan field – Taking photos and post tem on social media at Pha Hum Hod – Seeing the beautiful scenery on Pha Pho Muang – Enjoying cool water at Sai Thong waterfall Address: tambon Wang Takhe, amphoe Nong Bua Rawe, Chaiyaphum 36250 Opening hours: Monday – Friday from 8.30 am – 4.30 pm Recommended tourist season: If you come to see Siam tulips, come around June-August. In winter, there will be flower fields such as Utricularia delphinioides, bladderwort, blackfoot daisy, and Melampodium divaricatum all over the area. How to get there: It is about 70 km from the center of Chaiyaphum and about 37 km from amphoe Nong Bua Rawe, along the National Highway No. 225, Chaiyaphum – Nakhon Sawan. Page : Sai Thong National Park พิกัดการเดินทาง/GPS : https://goo.gl/maps/Q8EbGkzYfVHQZo3XA
