Splendor on the Water: 52 Majestic Royal Barges Unite in a Historic Salute to the Royal Navy

Admiral Jiraphon Wongwit, commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Navy, led his troops to participate in the Buddhist ceremony and worship ceremony of the royal barge and animal-shaped boats. Watering Procession In Kathina Royal Robe Offering Ceremony in 2024

At 9:09 am on October 27, 2024, Admiral Jiraphon Wongwit, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy, led personnel to participate in a Buddhist ceremony and a ceremony to worship the royal barges and animal-shaped boats. Irrigation Procession On the auspicious occasion of the sixth birthday anniversary of His Majesty the King on 28 July 2024, the Kathin Royal Robe Offering Ceremony will be held. From the Royal Irrigation Procession at Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan, including the Suphannahong Royal Barge. Narai Song Suban Royal Barge of King Rama IX Anantanakarat Royal Barge Royal Barge of Anekchat Phuchong

There will be a ceremony to worship Lord Buddha Wrap the steering wheel Worship Mae Yanang Ruea Phra Thinang

Worshiping the Lord Buddha at It is a ritual of recognition and homage to the Lord Buddha who preserves, protects and protects that place. The ritual is a prayer of merit. The power of Buddha Phra Thammanuab Phra Sanghanupab, Thep Brahmadeva and Thao Jatum Maharat. The elders from all four directions came down to sit at the ceremony site. and a ceremony to pay homage to Mae Yanang Ruea It is an ancient belief that every boat has Mae Yanang Ruea residing there. Preserve and protect Protection from all dangers Every time before leaving the boat or putting the vessel into use Therefore, a ceremony is usually performed to first worship Mae Yan Nang Ruea for good luck. It’s a morale boost for the ship’s staff.

For organizing the procession on the Water Path In the ceremony of offering the royal robe of the Kathina in 2024, the Navy will organize the procession according to the ancient royal tradition in all aspects. By placing a formation of ships, divided into 5 lines, 3 lines, with personnel on board the ships. In each procession there were 2,412 people (only the 2,200 rowers) using a total of 52 ceremonial boats.

– Riw Sai Klang, a major shipping line consisting of 4 royal barges, including the Suphannahong Royal Barge. Anantanakarat Royal Barge King Rama IX’s Narai Song Suban Royal Barge and Anekchat Phuchong Royal Barge In addition, there are the E-yellow boats, outer drum boats, watermelon boats (inner drum boats, which are convoy commanders/navy commanders), the inner drum boats, along with the outer drum boats. and the police boats arrived

– The inner line flanks the royal barge line. There was the Heavenly Ax Golden Ship and the Berserk Golden Ship. It is the gateway to the Tiger Boat. and the tiger boat Kamronasin It is a destroyer, 8 animal-shaped ships and ends the inner line with Lieutenant Chai Hoen Hao. and Lieutenant Chailao Thong which is a sister boat

– The outside line consists of one dangerous boat and one singing boat, 14 boats per line.