Celebrations were underway throughout Thailand coinciding with 9 a.m., on the 9th day, in the 9th month, during the 9th year of this century.
Plenty of prayers, parades and school assemblies, office celebrations, and the like, comemorated the occasion.
It was also an ideal day for a house blessing.
Attended son O's house blessing.
It's a starter house with a lake in the back yard.
Flowers, candles, incense, food and drink is placed at the front of the property before ceremonies begin. I suppose this is in lieu of a spirit house.
Everyone present gathers for a short prayer. Then the group walks around the house three times before entering the house. Prayers and chants continue while a ' shaman' blesses various parts of the house.
With the ceremonies concluded, it's time to find a shady spot for food, drink, and conversation.
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