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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).
The topknot-cutting ceremony or kon chuk (Thai: โกนจุก, pronounced [kōːn t͡ɕùk]) is an ancient Thai ceremony that used to be popular in the fourth reign. [1] It is often held with other auspicious ceremonies such as the House Blessing Ceremony. Kon chuk is a ceremony for children who are between seven and thirteen years old. [2]
Holy Water, painting by Constantin Daniel Stahi (1882) showing the implements used in the blessing of holy water. From left to right: A priest's kamilavka and epitrachelion (stole), Euchologion, bowl of water, blessing cross, candle, aspergillum made of basil branches, incense (Muzeul Naţional de Artă, Bucharest).
It's water festival time in Thailand where many are marking the country's traditional New Year, splashing each other with colorful water guns and buckets in an often raucous celebration that draws ...
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.
Auspicious wedding dates refer to auspicious, or lucky, times to get married, and is a common belief among many cultures.. Although there are a few periods, such as the month of May, [1] which they agree on, a number of cultures, including Hindu, Chinese, Catholic, Scottish, Irish, Old English, Ancient Roman and Moroccan culture, favor and avoid particular months and dates for weddings.
In the Thai wedding ceremony, both bride and groom often wear malai song chai. Malai chamruai or souvenir malai ( มาลัยชำร่วย , [māːlāj t͡ɕʰām.rûa̯j] ), the smallest form of malai , is usually given as a souvenir to a large group of people. [ 4 ]
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