Publication Date : 14-05-2013
Thai Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn presides over the annual Royal Ploughing Ceremony
Thai Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn yesterday presided over the Royal Ploughing Ceremony at Sanam Luang in Bangkok. HRH Princess Srirasmi accompanied him.
Predictions from the ceremony suggested abundant crops and huge rainfall this year.
Paddy fields in upland areas would prosper while those in lowlying areas may face some damage, according to the predictions.
The forecasts were based on the choices of food selected by the Sacred Oxen, Phra Kho Fah and Phra Kho Sai, and a fabric piece chosen by the Lord of the Ploughing Ceremony.
The sacred oxen were offered seven bowls containing grass, paddy, corn, sesame seeds, soy bean, water and liquor. They chose to eat corn and grass.
Phraya Raek Na was offered three pieces of fabric, each with a different length. The one he selected proved to be onemetrelong.
The Royal Ploughing Ceremony ran from 8.19am to 8.59am yesterday.
Permanent secretary of the Agriculture Ministry Chawalit Chukhachorn served as Phraya Raek Na or the Lord of the Ploughing Ceremony.
This annual ceremony is held in May every year to boost the morale of farmers.
The Rice Department handed out 1,414 kilograms of rice seeds to the people gathering at Sanam Luang. The seeds came from the royal fields. Farmers usually keep the seeds for good luck.
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