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Archaeological evidence dating as far back as the Davaravati Kingdom (6-11th centuries) demonstrates the importance of the buffalo to the lives of Thai folk, particularly when it comes to agriculture.
While the relationship between Thais and this workmanlike animal continues through to the present day, the development of technology has meant that the beast's role in rice farming has diminished over recent years.
But a group of folks from Suphan Buri province, a prime site for rice cultivation in the kingdom, continue to feel immense pride for this animal and wish to demonstrate the important contributions buffaloes have made to younger generations of Thais, as well as foreign visitors to the country.
Demonstration farm The Buffalo Village Suphan Buri, located just off Highway 340 in Sri Prachan district, features organized demonstrations of buffaloes' traditional tasks in rice paddies, which show how rice farming was traditionally carried out prior to the emergence of the tractor.
As well as demonstrating traditional plowing techniques, the center also shows how farmers harrowed their fields to ensure the soil was the ideal texture for cultivating rice, as well as threshing, which involves separating the rice from the chaff. These processes all require the input of the animals, while the performance also allows visitors to take a look at some of the traditional forms of equipment used to cultivate rice. Hidden talents Another objective of the Buffalo Village is to demonstrate how Thailand's buffaloes possess a number of talents, while it is also easy to train them to carry out specific tasks.
The performance begins with staff from the center parading some of the animals in front of visitors. A 'guide' provides a form of commentary, including general features and details about the species, breeding, and the animal's feeding habits. The audience also learns some interesting information about the hole typically seen through buffaloes' noses, through which a cowbell on a rope is often threaded, while a select group of the animals demonstrates how carts are pulled.
In terms of a performance, as such, it really begins when the center's staff begin examining the animals' behavior.
There is a section of the show in which staff demonstrate how the
animals can mimic certain human gestures, including a smile, as well as
carrying out some difficult and demanding tricks, such as walking over
someone lying on the floor, and even up some stairs.
The supervisors also demonstrate no less than
three methods used to ride upon a buffalo's back. It's even possible
for adventurous members of the audience to volunteer to take a ride
under the supervision of the officials on hand.
Moreover, the center also organizes buffalo races, which were
traditionally used as a way in which members of farming communities
could make time to relax in a social setting. On weekends, there are
also cultural performances, including shows relating to traditional
Thai wedding ceremonies, along with folk dances and plays. During weekdays, the buffalo performances take
place twice a day at 11 am and 3 pm, while on the weekend there are
three daily shows scheduled at 11 am, 2.30 pm and 4 pm.
For further information, please call Tel:+66 (0)3 558 2591.
Transport connections: Car:Take
Highway 340 and exit at kilometer 115-116. Buffalo Village Suphan Buri
is just a short drive away on the left-hand side of the road.
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