Nakhon Sawan parade celebrates Chinese New Year – and good health

By The Nation

 

 

Nakhon Sawan celebrated Chinese New Year with an annual parade of Paknampo’s “godfather” and “godmother” this morning (January 28). 

 

The parade traces its history back 70 years when cholera hit Paknampo district, leading to suffering and death. Villagers prayed to the gods for help.

 

The district’s “godfather” and “godmother” helped via the medium of writing a Chinese talisman, then burnt it and threw it into the water. Folklore has it that all the villagers who drank the water recovered. The parade has been held annually since then for people to pay their respects. 

 

 

Last night residents of the district as well as tourists also witnessed a parade of a god and goddess of China.

 

 

 

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30381176

 

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Some clips of the event I put together

 

 

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