The Important Role of Vegetable Festival in Phuket; The Faith to Mediums for the Gods

Abstract

Background and Aims: The tradition of eating vegetables in Phuket Province. Some beliefs influence the way of life that appears in traditions from cultural inheritance. Especially the royal horses who perform ritual duties and the people who work together. The important role of the royal horse in the tradition of eating vegetables comes from belief and faith in continuing the tradition from the past to the present. The purpose of this study was to explore the important role of vegetable-eating traditions in Phuket Province.

Methodology: This study was conducted by studying and analyzing documents related to the tradition of eating vegetables in Phuket Province. Then the content was analyzed and presented descriptively.

Results: This tradition is divided into 3 periods: the pre-event preparation period the day before the tradition, during the tradition, and the day after the tradition. 1. Preparation is a time of cleaning various appliances. 2. During traditional days it is a stage of practice. In addition, there are various miracles performed by the horses, such as the torture of oneself through various methods. 3. After the tradition, there will be a ceremony to pour sago teng. The Ceremony Kho Kun is feeding soldiers sweet and savory food it’s called Kui Chow.

Conclusion: Phuket’s traditional vegetable eating festival. The shrines are performed space. By a short a short period according to schedule along with organizing various activities. This area has created a bond with people in the community. The people who come to interact with the Vegetable Festival Various activities are organized with enhancement. The Phuket Vegetable Festival became part of the artificial space for tourism.