Thai and Laos join the ceremony to wash Phra That Si Song Rak

Thai-Laos joined the ceremony to wash Phra That Si Song Rak, crowded after refraining from activities for many years due to the COVID situation.

At Dan Sai District, Loei Province, today (May 2), there is a ceremony to wash Phra That Si Song Rak for the year 2023, an important tradition that has been passed down for over 463 years and is the only Phra That in Thailand that has a ceremony. wash the relics with Mr. Narong Chin-am, Deputy Governor of Loei Province along with the spiritual leaders of the people of Dan Sai District Chao Mae Nang Tiam Prakaimas and Dan Sai Sheriff Participate in the ceremony with the Father Saen group by the ceremony to wash Phra That Si Song Rak It is an important tradition of the people of Loei Province. and Laotians joining the event after 3 years of suspension due to the COVID-19 situation

Relics washing ceremony It is part of the ceremony to worship Phra That Si Song Rak. with Godfather Kuan, a spiritual leader along with the heads of government agencies in the district and the province, brought the water tank up to walk on the relics along with washing the relics Then the general public can wash the relics. with the prohibition of women entering the area around the base of the relics which is a tradition since ancient times Women had to leave buckets of water for men to wash the relics instead.

after the ceremony People will take the water that flows from the relics into the bucket back to their homes. for the prosperity of life and family There is also a prohibition for those who go up to pay homage to Phra That Si Song Rak. Do not wear clothing or accessories that are red. because it is the color of blood Symbol of war. – Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency