A remark made about the hae nang maew by Phraya Anumanrajadhon is interesting. Cats dislike being wet so since olden days they have been associated with causing droughts. To lift the curse, they are to be drenched with water. A female cat is put in a ta-khong, a bamboo basket or jar. A wooden pole is inserted through the basket so that it can be easily lifted and carried around the village. The procession is accompanied by traditional music consisting of the drums, gongs, cymbals and claves. The people sing in chorus the hae nang maew song. The lyrics, in verse, are concise and simple.