Phitsanulok Take a look at the Chuchok Ghost Parade tradition. The only one in Thailand at Nakhon Thai District, Phitsanulok Province, at the Mahachat Sermon, Phra Maha Vessantara Jataka, 13 kantha, 1,000 mantras.
Every year, the villagers of Nong Krathao Subdistrict, Nakhon Thai District, Phitsanulok Province come together to organize a Mahachat sermon on Phra Maha Vessantara Jataka, 13 kansas, 1,000 mantras, and organize a procession of phaapaa and Mahachat sermon accessories. Go offer it at Nong Song Tao Monastery. Today's procession is Kan Chuchok, a representative of the villagers dressed as Chuchok, Kanha, Charlie and Nang Matri, but the main highlight that attracts attention is the 7 Chuchok ghosts or yellow Chuchok, which lead. The same color cloth as the monk's robes. Come dress up like a mummy, wear a ghost mask, and join in the procession. Along with hanging a large Palad Khik on his waist. As they walk, they dance to the music of the parade floats. Have fun with the locals watching the parade on both sides of the road. Create fun colors
Mr. Pochanart Maneenathakul, village headman of Nong Krathao Subdistrict, said that this tradition has been carried on by the villagers of Nong Krathao Subdistrict for a long time, since the generations of their grandparents. This is in order to preserve and continue the said tradition. This tradition takes place one week before the end of Buddhist Lent. Villagers come together to help organize the procession. and dress according to beliefs, including Chuchok, Kanha, Charlie, and Nang Matri, especially the Chuchok ghost or yellow Chuchok There is only one here in Thailand. Representatives of the villagers will bring yellow cloth, the color of monks' robes, which is considered to be a representative of Buddhism. Come dress up instead of normal clothes. There will be a ceremony to inform the grandparents and ask for forgiveness from the Triple Gem before getting dressed. along with having the monks sprinkle holy water on them Then he put on a red ghost mask with sunken eyes and a long tongue. Along with hanging a large Palad Khik tied at the waist. The procession is paraded along the main road within the village before taking a pile of phaapaa and religious offerings to the Nong Song Tao Monastery. Which will be held on the 8th day of the waxing moon of the 11th lunar month every year. -Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency