Baci/Basi (Lao: ບາສີ; Thai: บายศรี, RTGS: bai si) and su kwan (Lao: ສູ່ຂວັນ; Thai: สู่ขวัญ, RTGS: su khwan; meaning "calling of the soul") is an important ceremony practised in Lao culture, Sipsong Panna, Northern Thailand and Northeastern Thailand (Isan). Baci is a phi ritual used to celebrate important events and occasions, such as births, marriages, ordinations, departures, returns, New Year, and welcoming or bidding farewell to honoured guests.
Baci/Basi (Lao: ບາສີ; Thai: บายศรี, RTGS: bai si) and su kwan (Lao: ສູ່ຂວັນ; Thai: สู่ขวัญ, RTGS: su khwan; meaning "calling of the soul") is an important ceremony practised in Lao culture, Sipsong Panna, Northern Thailand and Northeastern Thailand (Isan). Baci is a phi ritual used to celebrate important events and occasions, such as births, marriages, ordinations, departures, returns, New Year, and welcoming or bidding farewell to honoured guests.
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