My Thai family here hold an annual celebration at the house to celebrate the 'Thai God of Art', or Pah Wisa Nu, who represents all kinds of art in Thailand. It is believed that if you take part in such celebrations and prey for him, this will bring us and our workers luck and good fortune in our continued efforts to be successful in our business.
The ceremony begins early in the morning when monks come to the house to sit and chant with everyone in attendance. The praying lasts for about 5 minutes and then food that has been prepared is given to them.
The early start and chanting prove to be hungry work, and the monks busily get stuck in to their breakfast, whilst everywhere else in the house turning to chaos as people clamour about finding things to do.
Thanks is given to the monks after breakfast by Por, and small items and gifts are passed to them in gratitude.
More of the celebration in Part 2.
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