Life Prolonging Tradition (Suep Chata)

The rite of prolonging a human life

Every one of them has holy threads entwined
around their heads. After the chanting ends, the host lights
the ritual candles. Next they listen to the sermon delivered
by the most senior monk. What follows is the wrist-binding
rite in which the monks put some holy strings around the
host’s wrists and sprinkle holy water onto the person. The
ceremony is concluded by the invitation to the monks to
eat the meal and to accept the alms. The other sacrifices
are presented to the temple where the host normally goes
to to do merit-makings, or they can be presented to the
temple which organizes the ritual.

The rite of prolonging a human life

The sacrifice

Some presented items are quickly made use of
e.g. the wood supports become the supports of a bhodi
tree. The wood plants are put along wet and muddy paths.
The plant shoots are planted. The growth of the trees
symbolically means wealth and a good life for the host.
The rest of the alms and gifts will also be made use of later
by the temple.

The rite of prolonging the lives of
plants and crops

The rite of prolonging the lives of plants and crops
is not as popular. It is regarded more as a blessing act to
ensure good yields, and to bring good luck to the host’s
farms and gardens even in time of drought. The sacrifices
are similar to those used in the human rite.

The rite of prolonging the lives of
plants and crops

The sacrifice

❑ The hex signs which are made with 6 woven bamboo
strips forming 7 identical patterns are explained in
Lanna legends as being the watchful eyes of the hawks
which protect humans from wild animals and evil spirits.
The 7 holes or patterns probably mean protection
throughout the 7 days of the week.

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