Automatically translated.View original post

The cat parade ceremony

The cat procession, a folk-based prayer for rain found in central and northeastern Thailand, as well as in Cambodia, is held during the dry season, where the villagers bring cats in baskets or kathoons to the villages and splash water on the cats to encourage rain.

Belief

Cats Hate Water: Believe that cats are animals that hate water and rain. When hit by water, they cry immediately.

Holy Cat: Believes Cats Are Mystical and Divine Powerful Animals, Able to Call Rain to Fall

2025/10/7 Edited to

... Read moreพิธีแห่นางแมวถือเป็นประเพณีที่สะท้อนความผูกพันระหว่างชุมชนกับธรรมชาติ โดยเฉพาะในช่วงหน้าแล้งที่น้ำฝนนับว่าสำคัญต่อการเกษตรและชีวิตประจำวันของคนในพื้นที่ ภูมิปัญญาพื้นบ้านนี้ได้ถูกส่งต่อกันมารุ่นต่อรุ่น ด้วยการนำแมว—สัตว์ที่เป็นทั้งสัญลักษณ์และผู้มีพลังลึกลับในความเชื่อพื้นบ้าน—มาแห่รอบหมู่บ้าน โดยมีเป้าหมายเพื่อขอให้ฝนตกลงมาเพื่อช่วยบรรเทาความแห้งแล้ง การนำแมวมาใส่กระบุงหรือกะทอนั้น ไม่ใช่แค่เพื่อการเดินขบวนเท่านั้น แต่ยังมีบทบาทสำคัญในพิธีที่ชาวบ้านจะสาดน้ำให้แมวร้องเสียงดัง เป็นสัญญาณที่เชื่อว่าจะกระตุ้นให้ฝนตกตามมา ความเชื่อที่ว่า "แมวเกลียดน้ำ" เน้นย้ำว่าการที่แมวร้องเป็นเสียงจากความกลัวน้ำ จึงแปลความว่าแมวกำลังเรียกฝนให้มาช่วยชีวิตชุมชนนั้นๆ นอกจากความเชื่อดังกล่าวแล้ว แมวยังถูกมองว่าเป็นสัตว์ศักดิ์สิทธิ์ที่มีพลังเหนือธรรมชาติ โดยเป็นสื่อกลางในการติดต่อระหว่างมนุษย์กับธรรมชาติในรูปแบบพิธีกรรมพื้นบ้านนี้ซึ่งยังสะท้อนถึงความเคารพและสัมพันธภาพระหว่างคนกับสัตว์ในบริบทวัฒนธรรมไทย-กัมพูชา พิธีแห่นางแมวจึงไม่ได้เป็นเพียงประเพณีที่สร้างความสนุกสนานและเชื่อมสัมพันธ์ชุมชน แต่ยังเป็นวิธีที่ชุมชนใช้ในการรับมือกับความเปลี่ยนแปลงของธรรมชาติอย่างมีความหวังและศรัทธา ที่สำคัญคือการรักษาวัฒนธรรมและความเชื่อที่สืบทอดมาตลอดหลายชั่วอายุคน ซึ่งทำให้ประเพณีนี้ยังคงมีชีวิตและได้รับการอนุรักษ์จนถึงปัจจุบัน ทั้งนี้การศึกษาพิธีแห่นางแมวยังช่วยให้เราเข้าใจถึงความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างผู้คนกับสิ่งแวดล้อมและวิถีชีวิตที่ผูกพันกับธรรมชาติในภูมิภาคนี้ได้ดียิ่งขึ้น

Related posts

Jeongin Ceremony
#straykids #straykidseverywhereallaroundtheworld #yangjeongin
Yena 🦊🖤

Yena 🦊🖤

315 likes

A rustic wooden wedding arch adorned with red, orange, and white flowers and eucalyptus, set against a misty, rainy outdoor backdrop, suggesting a western or ranch wedding ceremony.
A close-up view of a wedding aisle lined with wooden benches and lush greenery, including eucalyptus and white flowers, on damp ground, indicating an outdoor ceremony.
A person's hand rests on a white towel on a wooden bench, with greenery and red leaves scattered on the damp ground, part of the ceremony decor.
Western Ceremony Decor
We all know it’s good luck to have rain on your wedding day, but no bride ever wishes for rain on their wedding day. I’m so thankful everything turned out so beautiful despite the rain! #westernwedding #ranchwedding #ceremonydecor
Abigail Hunsaker

Abigail Hunsaker

78 likes

Wedding Ceremony Ideas!
Be sure to follow me on TikTok for more wedding inspo content! (Xxpensive.taste) As a 2027 bride having an outdoor wedding here are my wedding ceremony non negotiables!!! What are you planning to add or used in your big day!? #notes #weddingceremony #weddinginspo #bride #enga
Maya J. ❤️

Maya J. ❤️

445 likes

Energy Check + Gratitude Ceremony
A gratitude ceremony isn’t about ignoring the hard moments — it’s about acknowledging how far you’ve come. This is how you close a chapter with honor, clarity, and power. Which part of the ceremony will you do first? #EnergyHealing #GratitudeCeremony #RebirthSeason #SpiritualJourney #Th
The Divine Academy

The Divine Academy

9 likes

A close-up shot of hands, one placing an engagement ring on the finger of the other, with 'CEREMONY Songs' text overlay, setting the theme for wedding music.
A music player interface displaying 'Here Comes The Sun (Piano)' by The Chillest, with a green checkmark, indicating it's a ceremony song for the groom or family.
A music player interface displaying 'Love Story (Piano Version)' by The Chillest, with a green checkmark, indicating it's a ceremony song for the wedding party.
Ceremony songs 💍
Here is my ceremony song list! Here comes the sun- groom/ family Love story- wedding party Turning page- dad and I Someone to you- walk out song 🥹 #ceremonyplaylist #weddingsongs #weddingmusic #weddings #ceremony #bride #bride2025
Alison.DeNae

Alison.DeNae

565 likes

skz ceremony edit!
lol i tried to make it good! ill work on my velocity better i promise😭✋ #straykidsedit #karma #straykids #skz #ceremony
emeryyyyy

emeryyyyy

43 likes

A black and white photo shows a bride and groom sharing a kiss in the middle of an aisle, surrounded by wedding guests. The bride wears a flowing white gown and veil, while the groom is in a dark suit. The image is titled "Bride & Groom Ceremony Checklist."
A collage of nine wedding photos featuring brides and grooms in various intimate and joyful moments. Shots include close-ups, embraces, kisses, hands with rings, and walking down the aisle. The collage is titled "THE SHOT LIST INSPO Bride & Groom."
A white background displays a comprehensive checklist titled "THE SHOT LIST Bride & Groom." It lists numerous photo opportunities and moments for a wedding ceremony, such as "HANDS WITH THE RINGS," "FIRST LOOK REACTION," "FIRST KISS," and "SILHOUETTE SHOT."
Ceremony moments you need to capture 📸✨
The wedding ceremony checklist EVERY couple needs. #weddingchecklist #weddingtips #bridal #weddingphotos #weddingceremony
bridalblissbyisabel

bridalblissbyisabel

120 likes

tøp at the rock hall of fame induction ceremony
they look like they are posing for their 1st grade pictures 😭 they're so cute help #twentyonepilots #clancy #joshdun #tylerjoseph #rockhalloffame2025
🌈Rainbow_worm🪱

🌈Rainbow_worm🪱

244 likes

Fun Times at the Invictus Games Opening Ceremony!
Nelly Furtado recently posted on her Instagram a picture of herself striking a pose with the Duchess of Sussex, only to be photobombed by Prince Harry! #new #thedukeandduchessofsussex #nellyfurtado #invictusgames2025 #canada
🦋Karina🦋

🦋Karina🦋

187 likes

Songs I Used At My Wedding Ceremony🤍✨
#weddingplaylist #weddingmusic #weddingdayplaylist #weddingsongs #weddingplanning
Mallory Elmore

Mallory Elmore

191 likes

A nursing student in blue scrubs with a stethoscope around her neck, looking at the camera. A badge with text 'IANICE, SPN RCAPE TECH' is visible in reverse.
Handwritten nursing notes on a spiral notebook page, detailing Pancreatitis, including its causes, signs & symptoms like Turner's and Cullen's signs, and nursing interventions.
Handwritten nursing notes on a spiral notebook page, explaining a condition characterized by extreme hyperglycemia, osmotic diuresis, and electrolyte imbalances, covering its pathophysiology, causes, and symptoms.
Almost pinining ceremony
Another bridge crossed #lpn #nursingclinicals
Shanice Walker

Shanice Walker

166 likes

Ceremony, Resistance & a ❤️ Letter to the Caribbean
🌺🏈 What the Benito Bowl revealed about empire, displacement and survival 🇵🇷🪘 This wasn’t a halftime show. It was decolonial storytelling on a global stage. It was Afro Caribbean memory in motion. It was a refusal to let Borikèn be flattened into a tourist destination instead of a living people w
Assata Dela Cruz

Assata Dela Cruz

6 likes

Twin Flame Gratitude Ceremony
The twin flame journey is not easy — but it is sacred. Gratitude helps you soften, surrender, and stay aligned with the highest timeline of the connection. Which part of the ceremony are you doing first? #TwinFlameJourney #DivineUnion #SoulConnection #UnconditionalLove #TheDivineAcademy
The Divine Academy

The Divine Academy

30 likes

My civil ceremony 💍
With having a wedding destination, it was a rule we get married legally in the states before going over! We got married a year before our actual wedding 🤭 I was technically only engaged 3 months! I loved this dress! It was perfect for the simplicity of it all 🤍 #courthouseweddingfashion #
staceyparas

staceyparas

737 likes

🌹 Cacao Is Ceremony 🌹
Cacao is not just a drink—it is an invocation. A kiss of earth, a kiss of fire. It softens the ribs, opens the heart, awakens creativity, and stirs desire. ✨ Earthly gifts flow through cacao— antioxidants for the brain, minerals for the skin, magnesium & copper for spirit & flow. It
The Pink Alchemy Atelier 🔮💫✨

The Pink Alchemy Atelier 🔮💫✨

3 likes

A woman in a green striped dress holds a 'Congratulations class of 2025' card in front of the San Jacinto College sign, celebrating her nail technician ceremony.
A close-up of a hand holding a certificate for 'Congratulations class of 2025' from San Jacinto College Nail Technology, with pink manicured nails.
Four women, including the one in the green striped dress, smile while holding certificates in front of the San Jacinto College sign after their ceremony.
Nail Technician ceremony
Already pass one year that I started with nail school. And know I only need to get my license 🪪. So grateful to god. 💗😊🫡 #nailtech #ceremony #Lemon8Diary #lemon8creator #nailtechnician
αriαnnα🦋◡̈

αriαnnα🦋◡̈

5 likes

Simple fall bobo outdoor wedding ceremony.
Simple fall bobo outdoor wedding ceremony. A simple yet beautiful look that wont break the bank and all very diy friendly . This is inspo from my own wedding. ❤️💕 #fallweddings #backyardwedding #boho braids #weddingonabudget #fall #bohowedding #simple
Summer kuse

Summer kuse

84 likes

Hotch X Reader (Ceremony Run In Part 2)
You had been trying for the better part of half an hour trying to shake this guy talking to you. Nothing you said seemed to get through to him. He kept relentlessly hitting on you. ‘I’m sorry I’m late. I promise I’ll make it up to you.’ Hotch moved next to wrapping an arm around your waist. ‘I’
SkittlePox

SkittlePox

25 likes

New Lawyer Induction Ceremony ✨🖤
Today, I finished something I started over a decade ago. 4 of my 6 babies watched me do it… their ceiling just raised. But healing isn’t linear. A simple question reminded me of the little girl still inside me. Proud. Grateful. Still healing. And breaking cycles in real time. #a
Atiya Bahiya

Atiya Bahiya

2334 likes

A woman in a white dress holds a phone displaying "BIG NURSE" above her head, making a kissing face and peace sign. She holds a drink in a bar setting, celebrating her nursing achievement.
Nursing Pinning Ceremony
Nurse pinning ceremony dress idea. #nursingpinning #nursing school #msn
Tayler

Tayler

26 likes

Two women smiling at a Pakistani ceremony. One wears traditional gold and red jewelry, including a maang tikka, earrings, and a necklace, with a red outfit. The image has a 'Pakistani Ceremony' text overlay.
A beautifully set table at an event, featuring a pink tablecloth, gold-rimmed plates, and a centerpiece with a golden lantern, artificial roses, and greenery. The background shows an event hall with brick arches.
A plate filled with delicious Pakistani food, including biryani, chicken curry, and naan bread. The plate has a gold rim, and the image includes text overlays like 'Food' and 'Insanely good'.
Pakistani Ceremony
#lemon8diarychallenge It was a very beautiful place, it wasn’t exactly the wedding but I think it’s like an event that occurs after the wedding. Still very graceful and sweet. 🥹🩷 Food was outstanding and the bride was full of ornaments and beauty.
andreaaa☀️

andreaaa☀️

7 likes

Hatting & Besom ceremony
#witchcraft #coven #witch #witchesoflemon8
Mystic Witch Harmony Rose

Mystic Witch Harmony Rose

512 likes

A smiling PA student gives a thumbs-up, celebrating her upcoming white coat ceremony. The sepia-toned image features text overlays 'PA student rite of passage' and 'WHITE COAT ceremony', highlighting this significant event.
A joyful PA student in a white coat with outstretched arms. Text explains the white coat ceremony as a rite of passage where a future provider accepts responsibilities and receives the coat as a symbol of excellence and professionalism.
A smiling PA student in a white coat stands in front of a 'SPARTANS' poster. Text describes the white coat ceremony occurring in the first year of medical education, setting professionalism expectations and responsibilities for students.
What is a white coat ceremony? 🥼
The white coat ceremony is a day nearly all medical students anticipate with great excitement! It is the day when you take the oath to practice fairly to provide help to the best of your ability as a medical professional. You vowed to do no harm and to accept the responsibilities that come with, yo
bea_studies_PA

bea_studies_PA

13 likes

A woman in a white kimono with red floral patterns and a red flower in her hair stands in a traditional Japanese garden. She holds a fan and a blue bag, promoting a Japanese tea ceremony in Kyoto with kimono rental.
A man in a white kimono with a red obi stands in front of a traditional Japanese building. Text overlays provide details for Maikoya tea ceremony in Downtown Kyoto, including a price of $22 USD or $48 USD with kimono rental.
A four-panel collage shows a woman in a white and red floral kimono posing in a Japanese garden, holding a fan. An overlay addresses the question: "Is it appropriation for non-Japanese people to wear kimonos? A: No."
Things to Do in Kyoto: Traditional Tea Ceremony 🇯🇵
During our time in Kyoto , we booked a traditional Japanese tea ceremony with the company called KIMONO TEA CEREMONY KYOTO MAIKOYA at NISHIKI . They’re highly rated and I definitely recommend booking their experience — it was one of my favorite things I did in Japan! The tea ceremony lasts for 45
Romie Robertson

Romie Robertson

208 likes

Nervous About The GED Recognition Ceremony
I'm nervous about my GED recognition ceremony this week. I passed the final test in April 2026 and officially started this journey in September 2025. It's like a GED graduation. I'm definitely feeling quite anxious right now, but I'm determined to face those fears. #ged #gedtest
Anunna ✨ Melody

Anunna ✨ Melody

5 likes

A person's foot wearing a white and blue sneaker with a colorful beaded anklet, resting inside a car with a visible dashboard and center console.
A laptop screen displaying nursing leadership study notes in a car, with a steering wheel visible in the foreground, indicating study on the go.
An open textbook showing pages about pregnancy and conceptual cornerstones, with another person studying in the background, likely in a classroom.
Pinning ceremony
Nursing school was a hard one but I must say it has been a success too Random Thoughts 💭What's on my mind: nursing Current Mood: happy ⭐Rate:100000
Shanice Walker

Shanice Walker

270 likes

💍5 Things Couples Forget When Planning a Ceremony
1️⃣ The ceremony sets the entire tone for the wedding People remember how your ceremony felt — not just the reception. 2️⃣ Your vows don’t have to sound “perfect” The most meaningful vows are genuine, personal, and from the heart. 🤍 3️⃣ Guests need guidance too Little reminders like unplug
WisconsinOfficiant💍

WisconsinOfficiant💍

4 likes

Dodgers ring ceremony
Went to the dodgers game yesterday, if you’re planning on going and want to take the dodgers express (the bus) here is some info we didn’t know since it was our first time taking the bus there. Buses don’t start going until 90 minutes before the game, our game started at 7:10, we got there 4 pm and
Andrea Corona

Andrea Corona

2 likes

Ceremony ✨✨✨✨🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶✨✨✨✨
Marisol Lora

Marisol Lora

36 likes

ceremony🤍✨
#fyp #viral
ღ🌱*♡𝓐𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓮♡*🌱ღ

ღ🌱*♡𝓐𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓮♡*🌱ღ

6 likes

Sacred Cacao Ceremony 🌸
Sharing a sacred moment with cacao, we open our hearts to deeper connections with ourselves and each other. This ceremony is a beautiful blend of mindfulness, sisterhood, and spiritual nourishment. Let the rich, earthy essence of cacao guide you into a space of love, grounding, and inner peace. 🌿💫
Goddess

Goddess

6 likes

Pinning Ceremony ✨
April 21, 2026 I survived nursing school! I officially earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).This journey pushed me through long nights, challenges, and moments of doubt, but I kept going. I’m especially proud to be one of only two nursing students at my school to ever complete the Hon
Kayla Shand

Kayla Shand

127 likes

RN PINNING CEREMONY 2024, giving Him the Praise🏃🏾‍♀️👑🏃🏾‍♀️
KingzDaughter48

KingzDaughter48

983 likes

Usher at the 2026 Olympics Opening Ceremony Red Carpet
Did @Usher Raymond show up serving a look at the #MilanoCortina2026 Opening Ceremony red carpet? YEAH, he did 🙂‍↕️
MTV

MTV

18 likes

A couple, dressed in wedding attire, holds a branding iron together over a cowhide rug, creating smoke. The groom wears a black cowboy hat and jacket, while the bride wears a white strapless gown, performing a branding ceremony outdoors.
Two men, dressed in black jackets, jeans, and cowboy boots, stand outdoors holding branding irons. They are positioned next to a tree trunk, with a body of water in the background, and a cowhide rug on the ground.
A black and white close-up shows the hands of a couple holding a branding iron, pressing it onto a cowhide rug, generating smoke. The bride's white dress flows around the scene, emphasizing the ceremonial act.
Branding Ceremony
Branding ceremonies are tradition ranch wedding ceremonies meant to signify the unity of two houses. So thankful we were able to do it for our wedding! #westernwedding #ranchwedding
Abigail Hunsaker

Abigail Hunsaker

127 likes

Japanese Ceremonial Tea Ceremony 🍵💖
Tokyo #japan #tokyo #teaceremony #japantravel #kimono
ChelseaLinder

ChelseaLinder

67 likes

.•*𝒩𝒴𝒞 𝐵𝓇𝒾𝒹𝒶𝓁: she wants a Neo Chinese look for the ceremony
Red threads wind around the fingers, double coin knots resting in the hair. The handwoven veil is made of double coin knots. In Chinese, "double coin" sounds like "double completeness." Inspired by ancient Chinese coins — round on the outside, square within, symbolizing th
OneTwoSeconds

OneTwoSeconds

6 likes

Sacred Ceremony Capsules: Celestial Intimacy 🩷🍄‍🟫💜
Morganna Leigh

Morganna Leigh

4 likes

Graduation Ceremony Invitation Flyer 🎓
Had to hit y’all with another “Work With Me” videooo since it’s been a while 🥹🫶🏽. Graduation season is quickly approaching, so I had to drop another dope flyer for the scholars that’s graduating next year (or this year lol) 🎓. _____________________________________ Tags 🏷️: #graduationseason
Saia (Sy - Ah) 💕

Saia (Sy - Ah) 💕

33 likes

Sacred Ceremony Capsules: Celestial Intimacy 🩷🍄‍🟫💜
Morganna Leigh

Morganna Leigh

3 likes

Sacred Ceremony Capsules: Celestial Intimacy 💜🍄‍🟫🩷
Morganna Leigh

Morganna Leigh

2 likes

Disney Ceremony 🤍
The perfect fairytale wedding ceremony of my dreams💍🤍✨ #disneywedding #disneybride #disneyfairytaleweddings #wedding #weddingday
chels_at_the_castle

chels_at_the_castle

18 likes

Beautiful Wedding Ceremony Under The Sea!
The bride and groom's first kiss! Beautiful Wedding we captured at The Florida Aquarium!! #ceremony #wedding #contentcreator #weddingcontentcreator #reel
A Stewart Photo & Video

A Stewart Photo & Video

5 likes

Ceremony whoa!
Love these new photos of our boys! #straykids #skz #mamastay #kpop #love
Desiree Leonard Jenkins

Desiree Leonard Jenkins

32 likes

Nicki Minaj poses in a light peach gown with a high slit and a sparkly clutch. She stands in front of a dark wall featuring a golden 'C|A' monogram with floral designs and script text. White floral arrangements adorn the marble floor around her, as she makes a kissing face.
Nicki Minaj looks gorgeous at Alex Bruesewitz wedding ceremony today.😍😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️💕💕
@Nicki Minaj looks gorgeous at @Alex wedding ceremony today.😍😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️💕💕💕💕💕 #nickiminaj #celebslovenickiminaj #barbz #fyp
CelebsLoveNickiMinaj

CelebsLoveNickiMinaj

553 likes

See more