I can only guess as to the meaning of sticking a small pinch of sticky rice to a tree above the place you sell barbeque from every day.
I would assume this is a carry over from the worship of animals, house spirits, and the like. Probably thought to bring good business to the woman. I watched her carefully affix a new pinch onto the tree just before I took the photo.
For the record she had a little of everything, Sam San Moo that three skins of pork, pieces of chicken, and five stuffed fish. Quite the variety.
Anyone definitively know the reason for the rice, or perhaps the name of the habit?
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2 comments:
You have it in one. One of the people that works for me said it is an offering to ask for good business. Unfortunately, Bey's English is limited and my Laos non existent. So, as to who she is offering it to we can't agree. In the end Bey agreed to Buddah. But he did say the offering is not made every day (I am not sure about that)
By the way, great to read your ideas and thoughts on Laos. Kind of helps me put things in perspective.
You have it in one. One of the people that works for me said it is an offering to ask for good business. Unfortunately, Bey's English is limited and my Laos non existent. So, as to who she is offering it to we can't agree. In the end Bey agreed to Buddah. But he did say the offering is not made every day (I am not sure about that)
By the way, great to read your ideas and thoughts on Laos. Kind of helps me put things in perspective.
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