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Bird Parade Tradition The importance of the bird parade tradition bird parade tradition It is a traditional tradition of the southern border provinces. especially in Narathiwat which has been done continuously for a long time It is a non-religious tradition. It's not a public holiday tradition. but is held from time to time on occasion for fun

 

It expresses the use of creativity. in art and may be held in reverence. show loyalty to adults who should be respected or on the occasion of welcoming city guests Perhaps it was held for the joy of the circumcision ceremony. Also known as "Masoyawi" or held for occasional contests. There are only 4 birds that are popularly made for parades.

 

1. Bird sura or bird kakasura. This bird species is assumed to be "Bird Karwak" is a bird of paradise that is beautiful and flying high like a cloud. The invention is often decorated to have a high crest divided into 4 points. This bird species natives. It is called "Nok Toon Plu" because its head resembles Bai Sri Plu. and is made different from ordinary birds because it is a bird of paradise.

 

2. The Kruda bird or the Garuda bird is similar to the Garuda. It is believed that this kind of bird has mysticism. The doer is often sexually immoral. often get sick At present, this kind of bird is not popular in the parade.

 

3. Bue Khamat or Golden Peacock is similar to the Wura crest, is especially beautiful. Thai Muslims praise the golden peacock very much. and refuses to consume meat because it is a bird that loves feathers The invention of the decoration of the golden peacock bird Therefore, the elaborate decoration takes a lot of time.

 

4. Burong Si Ngok, or lion bird, is shaped like a lion. According to folklore, this bird has the head of a bird. but is a lion The mouth has fangs that are formidable.

 

The time for organizing the bird parade tradition The bird parade has been held on various occasions for fun and joy. or on the occasion of welcoming the city guests of Narathiwat and also held in the sacrificial ceremony.

 

Bird parade ritual The bird parade tradition assumes that there will be some rituals, such as setting up a prayer ceremony according to superstitious methods. to drive away or ward off suffering and sorrow Let the end be happy progress.

 

The bird parade tradition is not only entertaining, but also gives motto, belief, love, unity and belief in holding the hearts of the participants in the ceremony to ward off evil things and to preserve the tradition of the bird parade and continue.