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Wai Kru (Paying Respect to Teachers)

Wai Kru ceremony is a special occasion where pupils, university and college students pay respect to their teachers in order to gain merit and fortune. This ceremony bring them luck in their studies throughout the academic year.

The date is determined by each institution, but it is always held on a Thursday. Atypical Wai Kru Ceremony starts with the offerings. which are prepared one or two days before the ceremony.

The offerings consist of meat dishes, sweets, fruits, beverages and auspicious flower trays. They also make offerings to their teachers, which include coconut, banana betel nut, flower, incense & candle, white and red cloths and liquor. On the day, disciples will organize a procession with all offerings and auspicious trays and present those necessities, on ancient stands to their master. The master then continues the ceremony by inviting all divinities to receive the offerings

The master chants blessing to students and flowers before the invinities. Finally, the master will conduct the wrist Binding Ceremony for good fortunate to all students.

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