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Lak Phra Time of the waning day of the 1st day of the 11th month

 

The importance of dragging a Buddha image is one of the merit-making rituals of Surat Thani and Southern people that have been carried out in succession. since ancient times until now For Surat Thani Province, it is considered This tradition is more important and greater than any tradition held in the whole province. Especially in Muang district, there will be a drag of Phra Bok and Phra Nam. The schedule of dragging monks is the waning day of the 11th lunar month of every year. It is the day that monks leave Buddhist Lent, also known as "Pavarana Day".

 

Rituals 10-15 days before the hauling of the monks, villagers and temple residents will help to prepare a boat for the amulet to be dragged in luxury. The top is made into a Busabok for enshrining a Buddha image. In the period prior to Chak Phra Day, there will be "Khum Phon" or "Kum Phra", which is a fanfare, gong, drum, tapon for rehearsal or warm-up. And it creates a lively atmosphere for the villagers to prepare for this important time.

 

The royal barge originally had 2 large wooden bodies, placed on top of each other to build the Busabok. dragging monks is actually dragging. Currently, cars are used instead. The land drag will be dragged through the village. from one temple to another or go to the assembly of the monk boat As for the water amulet, it will be made into a raft by using 1-3 boats to be the location of the raft for towing in the river, canal or sea.

 

On the day of Chak Phra, which is the waning day of the 11th lunar month. In the early morning, the villagers will go together to make merit in front of the monk boat. When the monks eat food, they will begin to take the monks to the monk boat assembly. In Mueang Surat Thani district, the monk boats will congregate on the Tapi River. Koh Samui Pier When the monks have finished, there will be a "slap tom" which is a game of battling with boil.

 

In addition, in this province there is also a "boat race". Usually, the monk boats return to the temple in the evening of Chak Phra Day. but for in Surat Thani After a one-night celebration, the amulet remains for the villagers to make merit for 3-4 days before returning to the temple.