This trip was inspired by my fascination with the traditional festivals of the Tai Yai people (Shan people) in Mae Hong Son. The most recent festival I attended was the "Poi Lin Sip Et" festival, which took place from October 1st to 3rd, 2017. As usual, I used photographs to tell the story of my journey. I apologize if some of the photos are blurry, as they were taken with a mobile phone.

The Poilin Sib-Et tradition takes place during the end of the Buddhist Lent period, typically in October or the 11th month of the lunar calendar. It occurs between the 11th waxing moon and the 8th waning moon of the 11th month in Thai Yai Buddhist villages. During this time, villagers collaborate to construct elaborate replicas of castles, known as "Jong Para" or "Sacrificial Arches," to welcome the Lord Buddha.

The **Jongpara**, meaning "castle of the Buddha" in the Tai Yai language, is a pavilion built to welcome the Buddha's descent from Tavatimsa Heaven. The **Jongpara ceremony**, held on the 13th waxing moon day, involves a procession of the Jongpara pavilion to celebrate the Buddha's return. The ceremony also features traditional Tai Yai performances, such as the **Fon Kanok Kingkara** dance and the **Tai Yai** dance.

This year's parade of floats in honor of the Para Festival took place on October 3, 2017, starting at approximately 6:30 PM. A total of 14 floats participated, representing various communities and organizations in Mae Hong Son.

Shops also displayed paracetamol in front of their stores, decorated with lights according to their budget.

This year, the procession began at Khua Phek, featuring traditional Tai Yai dances, musical instruments, and the rhythmic sounds of the "kankingkara" bamboo clappers.

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The procession must pass through power lines and signal cables. Local wisdom can be used to tilt the parade float to pass through these lines.

The vibrant colors of the parade are brought to life by the adorable children participating in it.

The parade of Jong Para in Mae Hong Son will have another point at the Sutong Pae Bridge to parade to the Phusama Garden, but it will be held one day later than in the municipal area. This year, the parade will be held on October 4, 2017, and this year it will be a small, simple procession. The Jong Para will not be decorated with lights, but the parade will be the result of the cooperation of the villagers who participated in the Jong Para parade this year. (This year it got dark a little early, so we couldn't take pictures while on the bridge. There wasn't enough light.)

Before the procession began, there was a performance of the Kanok Kingkara dance.

Take a walk and admire the scenery at Suan Tham Phusama.

The procession of the Jong Parama has arrived at the top of the Thammaphoom Somma Garden. The lights are now on, allowing us to capture the faith and cooperation of the villagers.

This year's Poilin Sib-et festival concluded with a grand procession. I hope to experience this tradition again next year.

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