Weddings are truly a cultural experience. Weddings in Thailand – at least those I have been too – are similar to religious ceremonies in the US in that the pastor reads through what is expected of each throughout the marriage. They also talk about it being a union that God instituted. (Of course, this is what I know from my students’ translations!). Also, friends of the bride and/or groom sing songs for them. The ceremony is generally really short, depending on…read more
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Legacy Institute (we are known as Legacy Foundation in Thailand) held our 7th graduation commencement exercise on January 12 at the Empress Hotel in Chiang Mai, Thailand. We had five graduates; Seng Aung, June Seng Pan, Kart Ta Yin, Atsadakon and Bancha. Seng Aung and June Seng Pan are a married couple from Kachinland. Atsadakon is a Lahu from Thailand and Kart Ta Yin and Bancha are from the Karen tribe in Thailand.
Passover and Unleavened Bread Holy Days, Jawk Tang, Myanmar, 2016
The younger youths of the congregation sing special music during services.