☆In Thailand uses cartoon character “Doraemon”, instead of a living cat, for the rain‐making rituals.
☆In Thailand uses cartoon character “Doraemon”, instead of a living cat, for the rain‐making rituals.
http://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/10290536/
Thailand’s “Bangkok Post” newspaper reported on the traditional rain-making ritual “Hae Nang Maew”, held in Phrae prefecture.
They used to use a cat in a cage, parading while singing and dancing, and throw water over the cat while praying for rain.
When it was judged to be animal abuse, and illegal, they began using a cartoon character, a “Doraemon”’ doll.
(from live door news)
