Phi Faa Ritual in Thailand (Issan) and Laos: preparation of the ceremony

The Phi Faa Ritual is a shamanistic ritual in Lao and Northeast-Thailand (Issan) for healing illnesses .

Phi Faa is a supernatural power residing in the sky. Phi Faa is able to heal from desease and protect from unexplained disasters.The Phi Faa Ritual is preferably celebrated for a person that rejoices the convalescence from a serious disease. The faithful thank Phi Faa for her support and plead to grant further protection.

Music, Chanting and Dancing are indispensible elements of the Phi Faa Ritual.

After the shaman decided the date and the location, the ritual needs about 10 days of intensive preparation prior to the night of the celebration. The preparation comprises provision of food and sacrificial offerings, sweet smelling flowers and inviting and festive decorations.

The video reports about the preparation of the Phi Faa Ritual.It is a 4 minute extract of a 40 minute recording of an ethnographic video.
For more details refer to www.spatz-darmstadt.de
or to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phi_Faa_Ritual

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• Phi Faa
• ritual
• shaman
• animism
• Thailand
• Issan
• Laos
• ethnographic video
• tradition
• ceremony
• healing music
• dance

[deejaigirl]

Thanks for sharing! It's great to see more about my Issan culture.