A parade that crosses the river and wades through fire (Thailand Local Custom)

A PARADE THAT CROSSES THE RIVER AND WADES THROUGH FIRE (Thailand Local Custom at Pattani) .





Chao Mae Lim Ko Niew's palanquin crossing the river
   
   Leng Xu Giang shrine is the abode of the Goddess Chao Mae Lim Ko Niew. The shrine is located on Norhu Road, Muang District of Pattani Province. Each year on the full moon of the 3rd Lunar month (15 days after Chinese New Year), a grand celebration is held to honor her. People from all over who respect and believe in the Goddess gather to pay homage.
    In the reign of King Rama V, a leader of the Chinese community named Phra Jeen Kananurak commissioned a Chinese craftsman to make a statue of the Goddess Chao Mae Lim Ko Niew from mango wood. At the same time, the Leng Xu Giang shrine was built. The reputation of Goddess gradually spread and became a focus of worship for the people of Pattani, other neighboring towns and even visitors from other Asian countries.

Chinese Lion and Chinese Dragon Dance Thailand - Chinese New Year ((Thailand Local Custom))

Thailand Celebrates the Chinese New Year (Thailand Local Custom)

                     Chinese New Year brings one of the most exhilarating celebrations to favourite location of Thailand at Nakhon Sawan, Phuket, Suphanburi, Chiang Mai and Yaowaraj (Chinatown of Bangkok)

The Chinese Lion in action  
     The tradition observed by all Chinese on Chinese New Year is to pay respect to their Gods. They will also visit their senior relatives to seek their blessing. Smiling faces, sweet words and forgiveness are seen throughout that day.
      The smell of joss sticks and the candle smoke billows in the air. The bands play noisily along the roads, wishing all the houses wealth and good luck in the coming New Year. The familiar Chinese lion performance consists of 7 members: the first performer leading at the head carries a tray of red paper tokens, followed by 4 musicians playing gongs, a cymbal and a drum respectively. They are brought up by 2 men who control the movements of the lion : one holds the lion head, while the other holds its tail. All performers must be neat and clean. They wrap bands called "Ka Giew" around their legs covering their ankles to their knees. And also bands wrap around their waists. Before the show begins, the performers will pay respects to their teacher, just as Thai classical dancers do, with a big fluffy dough cake as an offering. The bigger the better. It will be eaten afterwards to give them courage when they perform