Statement of the problem
People in the northeast have always followed strictly the traditions since ancient times. The traditions have become local practice for hundred of years. The story of Heet Sib Sorng - Klong Sib See is a religious-based belief that was presumably brought there since the Indian culture bandied to this area. The story was called, in short, "Heet - Klong" or locally called"Perng Baan Perng Muang" which means "suitable to practice in society". The story of Heet Sib Sorng - Klong Sib See can be differently described by various elderly persons. However, they are only slightly different.
The first month (Duan Ai): It is in the cool season. The people would arrange the place for monks to practice karma, staying in strict practice for a certain period of time, in the forest or in the cemetery. The practice of karma is called in Bali "Parivas". The objective of the practice is to purify the mind by getting rid of all bad things offensive to Buddhism practices. The people took the opportunity to perform merit making at this period. There is a saying about this month is "When the first month arrived, the monks are prepared for practice of karma"
Today, culture and tradition in Thailand has changed from the past, because the present tradition of foreigners comes in Thailand a lot. The people in Thailand adopt the tradition of foreigners and they make them forget the old tradition. So, we want to learn about tradition Heat 12; Bun Kao Kum, it make us knowledge of Bun Kao Kum including with history and importance of Bun Kao Kum. Besides, we can compares the similarity and difference of Dinagyang Philippiness Carnival and Bun Kao Kum to others.