Baci Ceremony. A ritual common in Laos as well as NorthEast Thailand, of animist origin, but adopted by various ethinc groups of different religions. The body houses 32 different spirits, and the wellwishing ceremony strives to bring these all harmoniously together. It is used by weddings, birth, funerals, but also to heal, to welcome friends, and other important occasions.
The bride on the left, the groom on the right.
The father of the bride sits in front of them and starts attaching a baci (Cotton string) around the wrist of his son, then around the wrists of the bride. he is followed by the other people in the room. Many will either attach a folded up banknote under the string they put on, or on the table in front.