Arkha Singing Tradition, Chiang Rai.
The swinging ceremony is conducted for the mature crops waiting to be harvested. It’s also for commemorating and honoring women. The ceremony is observed for 4 days:
Day 1- ancestral worshipping ceremony.
Day 2- setting up for the large swing and starting of the swinging ceremony.
Day 3- worshipping ancestors, celebrating and dancing.
Day 4- swinging and closing ceremony.