Sacred oxen predict good harvest, moderate rains in ancient Thai ritual

Bangkok (Thailand), May 9 (EFE/EPA).- (Camera: Rungroj Yongrit). This year, Thailand will enjoy a bountiful rice harvest and enough rainfall, according to the presage of an ancient Hindu ritual with sacred oxen that prompts both enthusiastic fervor and irreverent skepticism among the populace.
The so-called Royal Plowing Ceremony, which is held every year before the crops are sown to predict their yield and the amount of rain, was headed by King Maha Vajiralongkorn – who was formally crowned last Saturday – and his consort, Queen Suthida.
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