According to beliefs of the J’rai people, the rain god is not only associated with life but also brings prosperity and happiness. As a result, the Yang Potao Apui rain-praying ceremony is not merely an agricultural ritual, but has become a highly distinctive cultural tradition.
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| Around April and May each year, the J’rai communities holding a ritual ceremony to pray for favourable weather along with abundant harvests. |
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| The ritual offerings usually include a large black pig. |
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| An assistant to Fire King Siu Phor (Potao Apui) presiding over the ceremony, presenting offerings including wine, pigs and chickens, accompanied by the eagle-wing dance. |
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| The shaman praying to the gods for good health for villagers, favourable weather and prosperous crops. |
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| The rain-praying festival being regarded as a highly distinctive spiritual and cultural activity that reflects the unique identity of the J’rai people. |
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| Young men proudly performing traditional gong music. |
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| J’rai girls in colourful traditional costumes attending the festival. |
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| The rain-praying ritual remaining a unique cultural heritage associated with the land of Fire King Potao Apui and a source of pride for the J’rai community. |
Translated by KHUONG THAO
