‘Phi Kradong’, an ancient game dating back hundreds of years

Nakhon Ratchasima, Phimai villagers continue a hundred-year-old tradition. with the Phi Kradong game according to village beliefs After celebrating Songkran, Thai New Year After the fun of Songkran Festival has passed The villagers in Noi Phatthana Village, Nai Mueang Subdistrict, Phimai District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, have an old tradition of games that have been passed down for hundreds of years in the village, called 'Phi Kradong Game, Skull Shell Ghost, Nang Sai Ghost, Fish Ghost, Elephant Ghost, and Bullfrog Ghost.' ' which is a game that uses household items to play with the superstition of ghosts. During the Phi Kradong game There will be someone responsible for communicating with various ghosts. Perform a ceremony to invite ghosts to enter the bodies of villagers who volunteer to be mediums. Play this tradition And during the ceremony there will be singing and dancing. Using folk tones It's a musical instrument. Invite the ghosts of grandfather and grandmother Sing the song over and over Unti l the ghost or spirit descends into the medium of the player, and when the ghost enters the medium There will be various postures. Depending on the device that will be used to play The villagers said that Things like this must be based on belief and faith. The game of Phi Kradong, Phi Skull and Kala, Phi Nang Sai of this village. It has been around for many generations. Until it became a local tradition And this is the belief of the people here. That must be done every year to preserve traditions and create unity among people in the community. and it shows the bond Between the living and the dead Come join in the fun on Songkran Day. Which is Thai New Year's Day. Source: Thai News Agency

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