Sanguan Chotisukharat | Forewords by Phra Thamma Rajanuwat and Sathirakoses (Phraya Anuman Rajadhon) | Published by Sanguan Press · 1966 CE (B.E. 2509)
Northern Thai Traditions
A 1966 folklore compendium by Sanguan Chotisukharat documenting the traditions and customs of Northern Thailand, with forewords by anthropologist Sathirakoses and Phra Thamma Rajanuwat — a pioneering work of Lanna ethnographic fieldwork.
Table of Contents (27 Chapters)
- Historical Preliminaries: Sathirakoses' Anthropological Legacy and the Tai-Lua Roots of Lanna Explore the historical preliminaries of Sanguan Chotisukharat's 1966 masterpiece, featuring Sathirakoses' foreword and Tai-Lua syncretism.
- Chapter 1: Songkran and Dam Hua: The Northern New Year Cycle, Taboos of Wan Nao, and the Aesthetics of Reconciliation Explore the authentic Northern Songkran: the cosmos of Sangkhan Long, the strict taboos of Wan Nao, and the sublime ethics of the Dam Hua apology rite.
- Chapter 2: Prolonging City, Village, and Mortal Lifespans: King Kaew's 500-Year-Old Civic Mandala and Lanna Renewal Rites Unveil King Kaew's 500-year-old mandala for Chiang Mai's civic renewal, the simultaneous chanting of 6 scriptures, and Lanna's tripod longevity rites.
- Chapter 3: Tan Khao Salak: Communal Lotteries of Faith, Grand Salak Chok, and the Maiden's Tower of Salak Yom Explore Lanna's Tan Khao Salak: the sacred lottery of palm-leaf slips, the miniature mansions of Salak Chok, and the 10-meter Salak Yom of Tai Yong maidens.
- Chapter 4: Aew Sao and Sia Phi: Nocturnal Courtship Aesthetics, Lyrical Poetics, and Lanna's Ancestral Spirit Jurisprudence Explore Lanna's nocturnal courtship (Aew Sao): the poetics of lute serenades, veranda shadows, and the sacred spirit fines (Sia Phi) protecting women.
- Chapter 5: Tung: The Sacred Banners of Lanna, Cosmological Geometry, and the Deliverance of Damned Souls Explore Lanna's sacred banners (Tung): the 16-km Doi Tung epic, miraculous infernal rescues from hell, and the three-tailed funerary Tung Sam Hang.
- Chapter 6: Loy Krathong and Tam Prathip (Definitive Edition): The Millennial Loy Khomod, Hariphunchai Cholera Exodus, and the Deconstruction of the Nopphamat Myth Unravel Lanna's Loy Krathong: the 1,000-year Hariphunchai cholera exodus, Brahmanic Chong Priang, and the historical reality of Nang Nopphamat.
- Chapter 7: Tang Tham Luang and Thet Mahachat: The Aesthetics of Lanna Vocal Rhapsodies, the Himavanta Sanctuary, and the Thousandfold Offering Explore Lanna's Tang Tham Luang: the 13 cantos of melodic Rabaam chanting, the Himavanta forest mandala, and the dawn Madhupayasa rite.
- Chapter 8: Saw Mueang: Oral Rhapsodies, the Pi Jum-Salaw-Seung Ensemble, Nine Melodic Schools, and the Tragic Dirge of Wiang Chet Lin Explore Lanna's Saw Mueang oral poetry: the tragic dirge of Queen Umpakang, the Pi Jum-Salaw-Seung ensemble, and the 9 master melodic schools.
- Chapter 9: Khao Inthakhin: Indra's Celestial City Pillar, the Subterranean Cauldron of 101 Tongues, and the Nine Lua Clans Explore Chiang Mai's Khao Inthakhin: Indra's celestial pillar, the subterranean iron cauldron of 101 tongues, martial sword dances, and the Nine Lua Clans.
- Chapter 10: Haek Na: Chieftain Wilangka's Primordial Plowing Rite, the Golden Fish Mast, and the Taleo Hawk-Eye Talisman Explore Lanna's Haek Na rite: Chieftain Wilangka's ancient first plowing, the Golden Fish bamboo mast, the Taleo hawk-eye talisman, and 9-clump planting.
- Chapter 11: Su Kwan Khwai: The Water Buffalo Soul-Calling Rite, the 32 Interspecies Souls, and the Ethics of Labor Reconciliation Explore Lanna's Su Kwan Khwai: the sacred 32 shared souls of buffalo and man, the horn-binding rite, and the farmer's profound labor apology.
- Chapter 12: Song Khro: The Calamity Exorcism Rites, the "Nan" Master's Craft, Crossroad Sacrificial Trays, and the Celestial Ancestors (Pu Thaen Ya Thaen) Explore Lanna's Song Khro exorcism: the esoteric craft of the "Nan" masters, the four-colored Sa-tuang crossroad trays, and the celestial Pu Thaen.
- Chapter 13: Khuen Thao Thang Si: The Axis-Mundi Mast, the Six Directional Trays, and Lanna's Celestial Guardian Perimeter Explore Lanna's Khuen Thao Thang Si: the single axis-mundi mast, the six directional Sa-tuang trays, and the Pu Achan's rites sealing festive perimeters.
- Chapter 14: Song Haap Song Khon: The Double-Basket Ransom, Spirit-Parent Negotiation, and the Redemption of Infant Souls Explore Lanna's Song Haap Song Khon: the ransom of miniature travel baskets, negotiating with spirit parents, and the redemption of infant souls.
- Chapter 15: Hong Kwan: Somatic Metaphysics of the 32 Vital Souls, the Silver Sa-hlung Chalice, and the Wrist-Binding Liturgy of Reintegration Explore Lanna's Hong Kwan: the 32 vital souls, the silver Sa-hlung Baisri, and the esoteric left-then-right wrist binding restoring the human spirit.
- Chapter 16: Song Thaen: The 12-Zodiac Destiny Decrees, the Celestial Primordial Gods (Pu Thaen Ya Thaen), and the Rites of Life-Extension Explore Lanna's Song Thaen: the 12-zodiac destiny decrees, primordial creators Pu Thaen Ya Thaen, and the esoteric 12-fold life-extension ransom.
- Chapter 17: Fawn Dab and Fawn Choeng: Lanna's Warrior Choreography, the Top Ma Phaab Slap-Dance, Sabat Chai Drums, and the Twelve-Blade Mastery Explore Lanna's martial arts: Fawn Dab and Fawn Choeng, the Top Ma Phaab slap-dance, Sabat Chai war drums, and the 12-sword lethal choreography.
- Chapter 18: Folk Games of Lanna: Bamboo Rhythms, Ox-Cart Drumming Duels, and the Legendary "Kwang" Beetle Tourneys Explore Lanna's folk games: the Ma Jok Khok bamboo leaps, Hariphunchai ox-cart drum duels, and the legendary Chon Kwang rhinoceros beetle bouts.
- Chapter 19: Northern Lullabies: The Oral Cradle Encyclopedia, Maternal Incantations, and Everyday Life in Ancient Lanna Explore Northern Thai lullabies: the cradle encyclopedia of 4 Tai ethnicities, pack-ox salt caravans, and the cognitive maps of Lanna stupa pilgrimages.
- Chapter 20: Animism of the Tai Yuan: Matrilineal Ancestor Cults, the Mediums of Chao Luang Kham Daeng, and the Raw Buffalo Sacrifice of Pu Sae Ya Sae Explore Tai Yuan animism: matrilineal Phi Pu Ya ancestor cults, the Chiang Dao oracle cannon, and the raw-buffalo sacrifice to the giant Pu Sae Ya Sae.
- Chapter 21: Fawn Phi Mot and Fawn Phi Meng: The Ecstatic Possession Dances, the Ceiling-Slung White Cord, and the Ancient Mon Bloodlines of Hariphunchai Explore Lanna's Fawn Phi Mot and Phi Meng: the ceiling-slung white cord trance, ancient Mon bloodlines, and the thunder of Klong Teng-thang drums.
- Chapter 22: Traditional Lanna House Construction: The Sacred Pairing of Sao Mongkol and Sao Nang, Naga Geomancy, and the Neutralization of Architectural Taboos (Khid) Explore Lanna's house-raising traditions: the communal Sahatham, the gendered pairing of Sao Mongkol and Sao Nang, and Naga subterranean geomancy.
- Chapter 23: Soot Guam: The Inverted Alms-Bowl Exorcism, the Saffron Robe Canopy, and the Crossroad Deliverance of Phrai Possession Explore Lanna's Soot Guam: the inverted alms-bowl exorcism of the predatory Phi Phrai, the four-monk robe canopy, and crossroad cogon-grass wards.
- Chapter 24: The Poy Festivals of Lanna: Monumental Poy Luang, the Princely Pageantry of Look Kaew, and the Funerary Galleon of Poy Khao Sang Explore Lanna's Poy festivals: monumental Poy Luang temple dedications, the princely Look Kaew ordinations, and the purgatorial rescue ships of Poy Khao Sang.
- Chapter 25: Rainmaking Rites of Lanna: Cat Processions, Driftwood Fish in Acacia Waters, and the Miracles of Phra Chao Fon Saen Ha Explore Lanna's rainmaking rites: the crying cat processions, driftwood fish in acacia waters, the Maccha Jataka, and the Phra Chao Fon Saen Ha Buddha.
- Chapter 26: The Bokh Fai Rocket Festival: Skyward Pyrotechnics, Bamboo Ballistics, and the Thunderous Chants of Lanna Aeronauts Explore Lanna's Bokh Fai rocket festival: skyward Buddhist fire offerings, bamboo aerodynamics, the towering Kang launch towers, and epic chants.