Southern Traditions and Culture

1. Krabi Province

2. Chumphon Province

3. Trang Province

4. Nakhon Si Thammarat Province

5. Narathiwat Province

6. Phuket Province

7. Yala Province

8. Satun Province

9. Surat Thani Province

10. Phang Nga Province

11. Phatthalung Province

12. Pattani Province

13. Songkhla Province

14. Ranong Province

 

 

 

1. Tradition of the tenth lunar month southern tradition and southern culture. Period. The duration of the ceremony of the tenth lunar month occurs on the waning days of the 1st lunar month to the 15th lunar month, but the day that Nakhon Si Thammarat people prefer to make merit is the 13th-15th lunar day, which is the belief of Nakhon Si Thammarat Buddhists. who believe that ancestors, including grandparents and relatives who have passed away If you do evil, you will go to hell and become a ghost. suffer in the abyss Must rely on the merit that the children dedicate to merit each year to come to life Therefore, on the first waning day of the tenth lunar month, all sinners called jinn were released back to the human world to ask for merit from their children and relatives. and will return to hell on the waning day of the fifteenth lunar month in the tenth month. to dedicate merit to those who have passed away It is an expression of gratitude.

 

 

2. Old man bathing tradition southern tradition And southern culture, during the period of April 13-15 (Month 5) of each year, which can choose to do any day. will be morning or afternoon according to the appointment of each family Each house has an appointment for the place and date and time in advance every year. This may be at home or at a temple as appropriate. The tradition of bathing the elderly is a way of showing respect to parents and relatives (elders) of the family, including benefactors and people they respect.

 

 

3. Giving fire is mostly practiced during the second month. It was the coldest time. The villagers will make an appointment together in the morning. Or at the dawn of any day, giving alms is a merit-making to keep the monks warm in the early morning on a cold night. by using the temple courtyard as a place to make a bonfire and make desserts for the monks.

 

 

4. Chak Phra tradition southern tradition and southern culture It is a source of important traditions of the southern people. is the tradition of Chak Phra Tod Pha Pa and a long boat race for the Royal Cup as well.

 

 

5. Tradition of making thickets southern tradition And the culture of the South. Time: On the night of the 15th day of the waxing moon, the 11th month, the tradition of making bushes performed in conjunction with the Lak Phra tradition This tradition is performed on the night where the next day there will be a tradition of dragging the Buddha. There is only done in the city district. Surat Thani province only Indeed, from the beginning, this tradition was a Buddhist ceremony. that have been done to each other since the time of the Buddha It is a tradition that shows the cultural prosperity of the people of Surat Thani Province. It is practiced only in this city. It is a tradition that should be promoted and spread to continue.

 

 

6. Tradition of receiving-sending grandparents southern tradition and southern culture It is a tradition to make merit on Sart day in the tenth month. which will be held in every locality in Surat Thani Province It is a tradition that expresses the highest gratitude to the ancestors. It is a tradition that villagers of every family go to make merit at the temple to dedicate merit to those who have passed away.

 

 

7. Manohra Southern tradition and southern culture, folk art, Manohra folk artist group It is art and local wisdom. Preserve it as a legacy for future generations. Has been selected as One Tambon One Product of Tambon Sai Sopha. Continuously receiving budget support from the government and private sectors.

 

 

8. Cave ceremony at Wat Tham Khao Khun Krathing southern tradition And southern culture, the 2nd waxing moon, 5th lunar month is a tradition that has been passed down from the past. popularly held for the prosperity of life After harvesting agricultural products with the belief that farming or Successful agricultural activities were born from the inspiration of all the sacred things. Entering the cave is a ritual used to worship sacred things. Which is often a Buddha image of the temple to show gratitude and a good sign for life.

 

9. Traditional boat race southern tradition and the culture of the South. Start of the event on the 1st day of the waxing moon, the 11th month (the end of the Buddhist Lent) every year. The Festival of Phra Boat Race, Lang Suan District, Chumphon Province is classified as cultural heritage. to create unity in the community and is unique to the local area Especially the Khon to win the flag The helmsman has to hold the stern straight so that the captain grabs the flag on the finish line buoy. by boarding a boat.

 

 

10. New Thai Boat Floating Tradition southern tradition And southern culture, Village No. 1, Ban Sang Ka U, is a tradition of floating boats for Thai New people twice a year, the 6th month and the 11th month of every year. It is a misfortune of the new Thai people (Chao Le) to gather together of the sea people. Moo 1 and Moo 7 Koh Lanta Yai Subdistrict.

 

 

11. Bird parade tradition southern tradition and southern culture The importance of the parade tradition bird parade tradition It is an indigenous 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 traditional holiday. but held from time to time on occasion for fun It is an expression about the use of originality and creativity. in the arts 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 enjoyment of the circumcision ceremony. Also known as "Masojawi" or held for occasional contests. Popular birds made for parading The bird parade tradition, in addition to being fun, also gives the motto, belief, love, unity and belief in holding the minds of the participants in the ceremony to ward off various evils and preserving the tradition of bird parading and continue.

 

 

12. Wedding traditions southern tradition and the culture of the South. The marriage will take place in 3 steps:

1. To make a request: the male side will allow the elder relatives who are purely female to approach the female parents to make a request.

2. Betrothal: When the engagement is due, the man will arrange a boss to lead the Khan Mak procession to the woman's house. The man who will be the bridegroom will not go with him.

3. The wedding ceremony is generally held after the engagement and lasts no more than 2 weeks, holding the auspicious time of 4-5 pm on any day.

 

Muslim wedding ceremonies are not popular during the Hajj. by the marriage ceremony according to the principles of Islam according to the provisions of Islam the word marriage in islam Therefore it is called Nikah. which one man A maximum of four women can be married at the same time, meaning that one man can have a wife at the same time. At most 4 people, but there is a regulation that the man must raise. Can give justice to all wives. If there is no ability, then there is only one person.

 

 

13. Bun Bang Fai Festival southern tradition and southern culture It's a Bun Bang Fai tradition. The only place in the south Due to Phukhao Thong sub-district, most of the people migrated from the Northeast. and brought art good work culture.

 

 

14. Lak Phra (Chak Phra), southern tradition and Southern culture. During the end of the Buddhist Lent (the 1st day of the waning moon of the 11th lunar month) is a Buddhist tradition. It is done one day after Maha Pavana or the end of Buddhist Lent, that is, the first waning day of the 11th lunar month, when Buddhists unite and invite the Buddha image to be enshrined on a bush that is placed above a boat, a car or a wheel that the villagers call "Phanom Phra" and parade it. Towed along the road or in the river, depending on the terrain conditions are appropriate. which people in the south from Chumphon down to many provinces have this tradition.

 

The tradition of dragging the monks of the southern people has existed since ancient times and has resulted in many other cultures such as rowing competition traditions. Phon competition or Phon competition, boiling sports, boiling, grilling, playing boat songs, etc. In addition, the Chak Phra tradition also causes groups to come together to do good deeds. cause the unity of the group bring happiness and peace to society.

 

 

15. Tradition of eating vegetables southern tradition And southern culture, during the 9-day ceremony, from the 1st day of the waxing moon to the 9th day of the ninth lunar month in China (corresponding to the 11th month in Thailand), eating Chinese vegetables called "Kao Aung Je" or "Giu Wong Je" " It is a tradition that has been passed on to the people of Thai people who are of Chinese descent on the west coast. Especially in Phang Nga province in Takua Pa district. Thai Mueang District In the past, people who ate vegetables often had Hokkien ancestry. But at present it spread to other groups. The value of the ceremony of eating vegetables. In addition to helping exorcise fend off sickness or diseases from those who eat vegetables.

 

It is also an expression of respect for the ancestors. and to train the minds of those who eat vegetables to be pure has kept the precepts and is also suitable for the current social situation as well because it was during the saving period refrain from wandering Vegetable food is cheaper. and finally still cause unity Because those who participate in the vegetarian diet, whether rich or poor, will attend the ceremony together in unison with smiling faces. greet each other well For this reason, the number of people who participate in eating vegetables, for example in Phang Nga province, is increasing every year, showing that the tradition of eating vegetables will be around for a long time to come.

 

 

16. Turtle Walking Tradition is walking to find sea turtles that come up to lay eggs on the sandy beach There are many sources of walking turtles in the south. Especially the area where sea turtles come to lay their eggs is the coastal area. west coast line or the Andaman coast, including the west of Phang Nga province This is a sandy beach with a length of 100 kilometers along the coastline. Many sea turtles come to lay their eggs on the sandy beach. when it's spawning season There are several species of sea turtles that come to lay their eggs along the west coast. Which the villagers call many names, such as hawksbill turtles, gear turtles, small turtles, long-tailed turtles, etc. When many sea turtles come to lay eggs on the beach When it comes to the spawning season, which is about the 11th month, the waning moon, around the end of October. or the beginning of November until the 4th month, around the beginning of February Before or after that time, there are a few. Local people have joined forces to conserve marine life along the Andaman Sea, such as sea turtles. It is considered an illegal act and can be prosecuted according to the law.

 

 

17. Nang Talung tradition southern tradition and southern culture Recommended at Nang Talung Art Gallery this art gallery It plays an important role in the preservation of Nang Talung both now and in the past. by the cooperation between the Muang Lung Sheep Leather Cluster and the government sector in bringing Nang Talung to spread to various places both domestically and internationally.

 

Inside the art gallery, there is a museum showing Nang Talung figures. The process of creating shadow puppets History of Nang Talung History and musical instruments or accesories in Nang Talung performances There is also a service to get into the picture frame. Engraved images of shadow puppets in all forms. Selling products of sheep shadow puppetry Teach teaching of shadow puppet carving information service Demonstration of shadow puppet carving and Nang Talung and Manora performances.

 

 

18. Phon competition, a southern tradition and southern culture. At the end of the tenth month, before the Chak Phra Festival, various temples prepare to make bushabok, cover Phon, and begin to control Phon to announce to the villagers that The temple will arrange to draw the monks. Later, there was a controversy about Phon. therefore thinking of playing more fun There are some bets that Which batter is the strongest? Best hitting style Which Phon Wat is the loudest? Therefore, there was a Phon hitting competition. In the early stages, I understood that I would compete within the temple and gradually expand outside the temple. Increase the number of poles. Categorize and have more rules These fun ideas Causing there to be a wide competition in the latter period and has become a local tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation Currently, the Phon race is Important play activities of Phatthalung Province.

 

 

 

 

20. Muslim Fire Shaving Ceremony southern tradition and Southern culture. During the period after the baby is born 7 days, the father will hold a ceremony to invite the Imam table. Midwives and neighbors attended the ceremony. The mother will arrange to bathe the child. and put a blanket on the cushion Put the date palms in a small plate. and a cup for putting hair, razors and scissors in a tray, and then let the Imam or Midwife perform the shaving ceremony. When they had finished shaving, everyone stood up and chanted praises to the Prophet. At the end, the Imam's table reads Dua (praying for blessings) and then the meal is finished. The shaving ceremony is over.

 

 

21. Traditional Kite Competition southern tradition and Southern culture during the first week of February of every year, the traditional kite competition in Satun province. Started on February 19, 1976 by teachers - professors of Satun Witthaya School. and the villagers of Khlong Khut Subdistrict, Mueang District, Satun Province initiated the competition Because during February Down the northeast monsoon or wind kites are blowing in the area of the airport. and in the southern provinces suitable for kite flying In return for the gratitude of the buffaloes who help farmers in farming, therefore honoring the benefactor. It is to preserve the skilled craftsmen in kite making. Which is becoming more and more rare day by day Strengthen good relations between Malaysian states bordering Satun Province. It is the center of kite in the south. It is a useful use of free time. Cultivate youth to be aware of Thai wisdom. cultural heritage.

 

 

22. Rafting tradition, southern tradition and Southern culture. The floating raft, which some people call "Song Phao" (Song Ta Phao), is a way to send away serious illnesses. because they thought that those sicknesses were caused by evil spirits Must be appease by sending out food supplies and then leaving. no more harm.

 

 

23. Li Kee Jungle Show Wild liker or tambourine liker southern tradition and southern culture It is an interesting local play for the people of Nakhon Si Thammarat and southern people in general. It is not known exactly when this type of play has existed. The old people of the southern region who are over 70 years old have told me that there has been a group of Li Ke Pa playing for a long time and it can be said that it exists in almost every village. Especially in Amphoe Muang, there are more forests than anywhere else. But nowadays, you will not be able to find a wild look anywhere else in Nakhon Si Thammarat.

 

 

 

 

25. Asean Javanese Dove Competition tradition southern tradition and southern culture Thai people like to raise and play the Javanese dove from the past to the present. In the past, it was popular to feast and play in the royal court, courtiers, nobles, barons and elderly people only. Often organize competitions in public holidays and club events, the Javanese Dove Association, as well as various agencies often organize competitions from time to time.