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Isaan Provincial Governor Announces Fireball Ban for Farmers Worshiping the Rain God “Phaya Tan”-VIDEO
Phaya Tan Public Park- May 12. The Provincial Governor has announced the ban of fireball firing traditions due to the situation of the Covid-19 virus. Yasothon (Isan) and its 26 provinces will be allowed to fire 1 rocket for worshiping Phaya Tan prior to the rainy season. An important tradition that has been held for over 200 centuries.
Phaya Tan is the God of rain for Isaan people. Local rockets are usually launched every May to please Phaya Tan who controls the rain. The park is located on Highway 23 in the Muang municipality next to the Lamtuan reservoir, the park is surrounded by a winding stream which is the source of water for most farms in Isan. During this annual rocket festival, all 26 provinces will worship together, villagers will catapult basketball-sized fireballs to honor Phaya Tan so that they will have a good rainy season for rice farming.
This is the first time in history where fireball firing traditions were restricted for more than 200 years.
Source: Thai Agency News
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