Royal Ploughing Ceremony
พระราชพิธีพืชมงคล
This centuries-old royal ceremony at Sanam Luang in Bangkok officially marks the rice planting season. Sacred oxen are offered various foods - their choices predict the coming harvest. The ceremony blends Buddhist and Brahmin traditions.
When: May
Where: Bangkok (Sanam Luang)
Highlights
Royal ceremonyHarvest predictionsTraditional Brahmin ritualsRice seed distribution
Travel Tips
- • Arrive very early for good viewing
- • Dress respectfully
- • Free seeds distributed after ceremony