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Ching Prat The period of the first waning day of the 10th lunar month and the 15th day of the waning moon of the 10th lunar month.

 

The importance of "Ching Prat" is a tradition in the south that is performed on the 10th lunar month. It is an important tradition held to make merit for deceased ancestors. Phraya Anuman Rajadhan said in the Royal Institute's Encyclopedia that The Qing Prat practiced in the 10th month Sart tradition is similar to the Chinese dumping of baskets.

 

But China's dumping of baskets only partially targets the Pret-Ching Prat setting. In other words, throwing away Chinese baskets is an alms giving to ghosts without relatives. As for the Thai imperial contest, it is a merit dedication to both ghosts (pret) who are their own relatives. and without relatives In addition, the practice of littering and trolling are also different.

 

Many elders have confirmed that the imperial race is not unfortunate for the imperial racer in any way. On the other hand, it is even considered a merit making. because the name of the son of the Pret can be conquered That imperial person will receive that part. Only the contestants have to be careful that the food or snacks that are set up may fall to the ground. This will only cause dirt and harm to health.

 

Rituals for setting up the imp and Ching Prat will be performed on the day the dog is taken to the temple. Whether it is the first day of the waning moon or the 15th day of the waning moon of the tenth lunar month Most of the food used for setting this imp is the food that our ancestors like, a little bit at a time. Desserts that are not lacking are Khanom La, Khanom Phong, Khanom Ba, Khanom Besum (Desum).

 

In addition to such snacks There are also dry goods that are used as supplies, such as rice, onions, garlic, chili, salt, shrimp paste, sugar, fish sauce, bananas, sugar cane, coconut, thread, sewing needles, incense sticks, and put them in the pig. By removing the dry stuff under the bottom and inside. As for the snacks, they are on the outer layer. Covered with a donkey to form a spiky pagoda. or other images depending on the invention of the organizer the container used Traditionally, using a basket or tray to bring the dog.

 

Organized and measured gathered together and set up on the "Prat shop" which was built in the middle of the temple with high pillars Later in the later period, the imperial shop was made into a pavilion. The roof is thatched or tiled, depending on the status of the temple. So some locals call it "Lar Prat". At the shop, there will be a line that surrounds and extends until the monks sit in the viharn where the ritual is performed. by reciting the requiem or paper writing the name of the deceased.

 

Which many children brought together in the ceremony before the monks Children will pour water to dedicate the merit to the ancestors. When the ceremony is over Collect Saisin, various snacks will be divided into parts. along with dry goods to offer to the monks another part for the devil who has enough strength to come and eat At the same time, young people, old people, and especially children will come together to compete for sweets that are set up for fun.

 

It is believed that snatching the pretzels that have been dissected for this ceremony will bring great merit. It is a blessing for yourself and your family. It is also believed that if these sweets are sown in the fields or gardens will make crops fertile, increase high yields especially candles Some places are attached to the fruit trees to make them fruitful. After that, there are often philanthropists scattering alms. using coins by going to a lot of coins Go straight to the crowd, known as "Suan Kampruek", scrambling for fun.

 

Making merit on the day of the 10th lunar month is scheduled to do 2 times, namely the first day of the waning moon of the 10th lunar month and the 15th day of the waning moon of the 10th lunar month, believing that the waning day of the 10th lunar month is the day when the gods let the devil Or Pettchon came up to visit their children to make merit and welcome them. When the 15th day of the waning moon, it is considered a day for grandparents. have to go back to the underworld The children also made merit and sent them one more time.

 

Preparation of food and snacks on the merit-making day of the 10th lunar month as follows: 1. Donkey is meant to be used instead of clothes 2. Pong means an ornament 3. Khanom Besam (ear pierced snack) is used instead of money or satang with holes in the past 4. Khanomba means money. 5. Khanom candle is used instead of pillows.

 

Ching Prat is a tradition that people of Phatthalung have practiced since ancient times. It is an important tradition that continues to this day. Phatthalung people, even if they go to live in other localities At the tenth month, they usually return to attend the ceremony with their relatives at home. This is to help strengthen the bond between family and relatives. It is also a remembrance of gratitude. and the goodness of their ancestors even after passing away.