How to Make Offerings
If Buddha is not a God, what do the faithful do in temples? We show the steps to make offerings and explain the meaning of symbols.
To Better Understand Temples
We explain how they are and the main elements. We don’t extend, just enough to know the essentials and their role in Thai society.
What do Thai dances tell us?
We explain in a simple and enjoyable way the meaning of dance movements and different types to make your experience more interesting.
The Ramakien, Inspiration for the Soul
We tell you what Ramakien is, the meaning and why it is so important in Thai culture and the Thai people thinking, even nowadays.
Little Houses of Spirits everywhere Why?
Often the Ancestors’ spirits dwell there, but Why? The idea is to give western references to understand the reason for these small houses in the courtyards and gardens, to open the mind because they aren’t that much odd.
Lisu Shaman talking to the Guardian spirit
The Guardian Spirit restores the health of a woman, through the shaman. Taking part and witnessing this type of experience requires some involvement from someone from an animist community, but if possible, it is worth attending.
Lunch with an Akha family
They are very good people and you will be welcome. Their particular symbolic universe is very different from yours and sharing lunch is very interesting and pleasant.
Chiang Rai, night market and street party
This post invites you to take advantage of any chance to join local people, interact and have fun. We are in a typical night market in the city centre, where you can go shopping and maybe have the opportunity to dance. A very funny ending.
Monks at Dawn
A very special experience in the early morning. Observe the strong ties of the monks with the community of the faithful. These provide them with daily sustenance. Definitely worth waking up early!
The Lovely Hill Tribes
Ethnic minorities living in the country. Their universe is very different and their lives really interesting. Who they are and where they live. An opportunity for a great personal experience.