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Baci/Basi (Lao: ບາສີ; Thai: บายศรี, RTGS: bai si) and su kwan (Lao: ສູ່ຂວັນ; Thai: สู่ขวัญ, RTGS: su khwan; meaning "calling of the soul") is an important ceremony practised in Lao culture, [1] [2] [3] Sipsong Panna, Northern Thailand and Northeastern Thailand (Isan).
Decorations at a traditional Chinese wedding banquet. Traditional Chinese marriage is a ceremonial ritual within Chinese societies that involve a marriage established by pre-arrangement between families. Within the traditional Chinese culture, romantic love was allowed, and monogamy was the norm for most ordinary citizens. A band of musicians ...
Chola kings were known for patronising temples in Tamil Nadu and abroad and, in doing so, disseminated these traditions. Because of their strong presence in Thailand, the Cholas came to be known as “Chulalongarn” in Thai. [citation needed] The first record of phuang malai was found during the reign of King Chulalongkorn. [1]
The culture of Thailand is a unique blend of various influences that have evolved over time. [1] Local customs, animist beliefs, Buddhist traditions, and regional ethnic and cultural practices have all played a role in shaping Thai culture.
Thai traditional costumes vary by city and the ruler of each historical period. [1] Thai clothes can be classified according to six distinct periods of history; beginning with the 13th century. Previously, traditional Thai clothes were worn daily; however, they are now only worn on auspicious functions such as Thai traditional marriage ceremonies.
The nine auspicious Thai desserts are desserts used in Thailand for traditional ceremonies such as weddings or housewarmings because of their positive connotations. [ 1 ] Most of the dessert names include the word thong , which means 'gold' in Thai, a symbol of wealth and prosperity.
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The rite is also the central ritual for both the Lao Loum wedding ceremony and for the naming ceremony of a newborn child. [13] Min-Khwan: Khwan culture is an essential part of the Thai culture. [18] Thai people has the tradition of Min-khwan that's notion of prosperity and luck. [11]