Rare to see “Hot Song”, an ancient tradition in the Northeast.

Bueng Kan, Wat at the end of the border of Siam Mueang Bueng Kan District holds a bathing ceremony or Thera Phisek ceremony, an ancient tradition in the northeast. Looking for something to see at present At the temple at the border of Siam, Wisit Subdistrict, Mueang Bueng Kan District, Bueng Kan Province, monks and Buddhists from all over. Come join in the coronation ceremony or Hodsong in the celebration of the promotion of the rank of ecclesiastical title of Pat Yot Pha Trai, the first class Abbot of the district. Phrakhru Praphassaraweerakhun (Weeraphon Paphassaro) with Phrarajbhavanasophon Abbot of Wat Sekachetiyaram Ecclesiastical Head of Bueng Kan Province, Maha Nikaya Division, and Phra Vajirasasanakhun Wat Noen Saeng Thong Abbot of Bueng Kan Province Dharma Yuka Sect Presiding over ecclesiastical ceremonies and Mr. Jumpot Wannachatsiri, Governor of Bueng Kan Province He is the president of the lay department. also participated in the ceremony For the Thera Phisek Ceremony or 'Hot Song' is the cerem ony of pouring water or pouring water onto the monks. It is an old tradition of people in the Isan region. The bathing ceremony is held when the villagers and senior monks in the Sangha see that there are monks who have completed their studies in various levels or stages and it is appropriate to hold the bathing ceremony. In addition, the bathing ceremony is also considered a symbol. Important for the promotion of monks in the northeastern region in the past Monks who have undergone ablution That monk will be called 'Chao Hua' which is considered a word of praise. This is due to the reverence for the Buddha as equal to the head. or higher than one's head. As for the position of Phrakhru Praphassaraweerakun (Viraphon Paphatsaro), if compared to the ancient Isan monks, it is compared to "Chao Hua Khu Tang or Chao Hua (Kru Tang), a position that governs the group of monks, compared to with the current provincial or district chief In addition, the important equipment for the bathing ceremony is the "Hang Hod" or "Rang Rin". The characteristics of the Hang Hod are generally the use of hard wood to carve into the shape of a Naga. Reflect on the significance both as a lay layperson of the Lord Buddha during the Buddha's time and beliefs of local villagers Especially the people along the Mekong River who believe that the Naga is a sacred animal that actually exists. After completing the ablution ceremony, all the female lay disciples and male disciples They slept side by side. So that Phrakru Praphatsornvirakun (Phra Achan Lai) walked from the ceremony area to the Dharma practice hall. with Phraraj Phawanasophon Abbot of Wat Sekachetiyaram The head monk of Bueng Kan Province, Maha Nikaya Division, walked in the lead amidst loud cheers. After the ceremony The congregants who attended the event brought water bottles to fill with holy water. And pick up flowers that are scattered on the way up to the pavilion and take them home for good fortune. Source: Thai News Agency