The large krathong car “Khomkham Suwanhong” is powered by electrical energy.
Chiang Mai University Continuing the good tradition Create a large krathong car, “Khomkham Suwanhong” with the beliefs of the Lanna people. Participate in the Chiang Mai Yi Peng Festival Festival, year 2023, on November 28, 2023, starting at 6:30 p.m., with the CMU large Krathong float being number 17 out of a total of 22 parades moving out of Tha Phae Gate. Follow the Tha Phae Road route. Passing in front of Wat Upakut Then go straight along Wang Sing Kham Road. Passing in front of Chiang Mai Municipality This is where the judges score. and the procession ends at Kad Mueang Mai area.
This year’s CMU large krathong procession is powered by electric power. Complete with an electrical power supply system for use in decorations. Powered by a battery that can be charged with clean energy. Does not cause air pollution Does not cause noise pollution while in use, following CMU’s guidelines towards carbon neutrality. In addition to preserving traditions, it is also another way to preserve the world.
Ideas for designing a CMU Krathong car.
The beliefs of the Lanna people reflect the worship of lanterns and lamps to show their faith in Buddhism as a light that shines on the intellect and raises the level of enlightenment from faith to wisdom that has been passed down from generation to generation. From generation to generation to the present, the craftsmanship and fine arts are still visible today.
Especially the lanterns in Lanna Has been used in various ceremonies. Especially the Yi Peng festival This is an old tradition based on the belief that it is a worship of the Goddess Ganga who gives water. for cultivation and worship of the Buddha’s footprint On the banks of Nammanthanthi River In the beliefs of Buddhism
Another belief is about the white crow, the origin of the lamp-lighting incident. Mentioned when the five Buddhas were in the Bhadrakalpa. Practicing as a Bodhisattva, he was reborn from the white crow. But a storm broke out and the water flowed downstream. Mother Hen, Mother Naga, Mother Turtle, Mother Cow, and Mother Lion. So I kept it and raised it until it grew. Until he was ordained as a hermit. And they met when they learned about their origins from Mother Ka who had practiced the precepts in the Brahma level. Therefore, the symbol of the crow’s feet was made into a lamp holder for Buddhist worship as a tradition that has been passed down during the month of Yi Peng.
The whole story is tied together to worship “Khom Kham Suwanahong” or worship the lantern in the beliefs of the Lanna people. Convey meaning with Suwan Hong pouring Lanna lanterns. He is in the position of president of the Krathong parade. The top of the lantern is in the shape of an albino mother crow above the lantern in the Brahma level. And there is also a performance accompanying the procession, which is a delightful dance performance of the angels. It shows the prosperity that is connected between traditions and cultures. and contemporary innovation The details have been added to the traditional art, which still maintains its uniqueness. It means that the city of Chiang Mai is ready to develop. and still maintains the local arts and culture beautifully
