The Tai Sek Tribal Community, At Samart Subdistrict, Mueang District, Nakhon Phanom Province organizes a 3-day merit-making ceremony for the Tai Sek Gathering Day.

in order to carry on tribal traditions

“Tai Sak” is one of the 8 tribes of Nakhon Phanom province that has preserved ancient traditions from the past to the present.

and to promote cultural tourism

The Tai Sek community, At Samart Sub-district, Muang District, as well as the Tai Sek villagers in Ban Ba ​​Wa, Tha Ruea Sub-district, Na Wa District, Nakhon Phanom Province join in organizing the festival every year.

January

or February during the 2nd day of the 3rd lunar month, which will have important activities consisting of

tradden eating ceremony

in Taisak language

means organizing a ceremony to pay homage to the ancestors

similar to Chinese New Year

This event is an important highlight that cannot be missed after the merit-making ceremony.

Worshiping the ancestors of Grandfather Ong Mu is a performance of “Sak and Bark Dance”.

It is considered a performance born from a sacred ritual.

In the past, it was originally a performance to worship the ancestors.

Because it is a unique performance, a rare cultural tradition.

It is the only original in Thailand.

More than 10 performers will join together to bring a stick about 2-3 meters long in pairs to sit and hit rhythmically.

After that, there will be about 3-5 pairs of dancing pairs that will jump alternately in the gaps of the sticks that hit each other.

Along with the rhythmic dance

or currently called

“Laos dance hits the wood”

It is considered a show that requires skill.

If you make a mistake, it could lead to injury.

The tradition of barefoot dancing is hard to find.

Who wants to experience the way of life

Thai Sak tribal culture identity

Don't forget to visit the Tai Sak Community, At Samat Subdistrict, Mueang District, Nakhon Phanom Province.

Pattanapong Sripiachai/Report