Frangipani tree blooms after five years sparking luck beliefs in Phimai district

[snoop1130]

 

In the first blossoming in five years, a Frangipani tree has caused excitement in the community of Nakhon Ratchasima’s Phimai district. The residents fervently believe that a blooming Frangipani brings luck and prosperity, especially around the New Year. This particular tree is planted in front of the house numbered 127/1, owned by Sawang Suwongsombat, 62 years old.

 

The locals have been visiting the tree to pay respects and make wishes, hoping to be granted good luck. Sawang, the owner, had planted the Frangipani tree outside her home five years ago, and this is the first time it has bloomed. The sight of the blooming tree has been taken as a sign of impending fortune, leading to many locals lighting incense and making prayers for luck.

 

“I lit incense and made wishes last night, and I got the number 27, which coincides with my house number. So, we all came to make another round of wishes according to the belief. Whether it will come true or not, we have to wait and see. But I think the Frangipani tree will continue to bring luck, and I will try to make a wish for another round.”

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: Photo courtesy of Khao Sod

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-12-26

 

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[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The locals have been visiting the tree to pay respects and make wishes, hoping to be granted good luck. Sawang, the owner, had planted the Frangipani tree outside her home five years ago, and this is the first time it has bloomed. The sight of the blooming tree has been taken as a sign of impending fortune, leading to many locals lighting incense and making prayers for luck

When you have nothing else to hope for then I guess you have to believe in something.

[delgarcon]

That doesn't look like a frangipani to me

[brianthainess]

My lemon tree took 4yrs to flower Thankfully I wasn't inundated with with nutters, and my fortune has only dwindled  Most trees take 4-5 years to flower init. 

[ozimoron]

32 minutes ago, delgarcon said:

That doesn't look like a frangipani to me

 

The leaves are Plumeria Plumeria. It's extremely unusual for these trees not to bloom annually.