the Guardian Spirit Ritual of Lau,Mae Hong Son Province

Reference : AG-1-1/3-82

Name of creator(s) : Anan Ganjanapan

Scope and content : 1987 – The ritual is conducted in the forest on high land near the sao sakang. The ritual chief pays his respects to the Tung Ngo spirit. The ritual takes place under a large tree. Every household wraps up a banana leaf filled with grilled chicken and glutinous rice and brings it to the spirit house. The chickens are believed to represent the household.

Extent and medium : Slide