Similarly to the central region, the northern people rely on the cat in asking for a rainfall. The cat is released into an enclosed area around which are placed earthen dolls of elephants, horses, cows, buffaloes, frogs, bull frogs, etc. Also included are sacrificial food and drinks and flowers. Villagers are required to observe either the Five or Eight Buddhist Precepts for three days beforehand. Then a number of Buddhist monks are invited to chant sutras while the villagers pray for plenty of rainfall..