Continuing the working program in Hua Phan province of the high-level delegation from Thanh Hoa province, on the evening of April 11th, Comrade Do Trong Hung, Member of the Central Committee of the Party, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council, and members of the delegation attended the Wrist-Tying Ceremony – a beautiful traditional cultural custom of the Lao people. This custom is especially reserved for close friends, symbolizing the hospitality of the Lao people towards their friends.
A high-ranking delegation from Thanh Hoa province attended the wrist-tying ceremony organized by the Provincial Party Committee and the People's Committee of Hua Phan province.
The wrist-tying ceremony is a unique and traditional custom of the people of Laos.
The wrist-tying ceremony is intended to bestow blessings upon the recipient and further strengthen the bond between the host and their friends.
This is a ceremony commonly performed by Laotians on occasions such as New Year, weddings, welcoming someone who has been away or returning home after a long time, moving into a new house, or recovering from illness... In particular, this custom is also reserved for close friends of the host.
To prepare for a wrist-tying ceremony, the host usually prepares a ceremonial tray, called the Khoẳn tray, which includes flowers, wine, eggs, pork, water, sticky rice, and white thread arranged in a pyramid shape, with a golden candle stuck on top.
Tying threads around the wrist along with wishes for peace and good fortune is a message that each Lao person sends to those around them, including international friends, that: we love you! Lao people often pray for others more than for themselves. Because for them, wishing well for others means that the guest will then bring peace to them.
The wrist-tying ceremony has been an integral part of Laos' cultural development since ancient times, showcasing the hospitality of the Lao people towards their friends. This beautiful cultural tradition has been and continues to be preserved and promoted.
According to Lao beliefs at the thread-tying ceremony, whoever receives the most threads will have more good fortune in life. 
The thread tied around the wrist symbolizes the growing bond and affection between the two.
After tying the thread around the wrist, the shaman will perform the hand-washing ritual.
The guests had water sprinkled on their hands by the shaman using blessed branches and leaves.
This is also a traditional cultural practice of the Lao people, intended to express respect and affection for close friends.
After the thread-tying ceremony and hand-washing, the Lam Vong dances are performed.
Laotian girls gracefully perform the traditional dance of the Land of a Million Elephants.
Lao women give each other shirts as gifts during the New Year, according to Lao custom.
The thread-tying ceremony concludes with Lam Vong dances and songs, symbolizing community solidarity and friendship.
Minh Hieu
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