Thai Ceremony
Kathy and Colin kneel next to each other on special rod-nam pedestals with their palms pressed together in the
traditional prayer-like gesture called wai. Each will wear a malai – a lei of flowers.
Two circles of woven thread,
called sai mongkol, are
placed one on each partner’s head and
linked in the middle by a single thread,
forming a bond, which
connects the couple and
symbolizes their spiritual union.
offer blessings of lifelong happiness, good luck, and
other auspicious wishes, while
pouring lustral water from the sang (conch shell)
over the couple’s hands.
Photos by focus photo tahoe
