PART 2 · LESSON 18 OF 30 · 30 MINUTES
Songkran Morning
Songkran morning in the house behind the pier, water on Grandma's hands, the family custom: children, come, water on Grandma's hands; Jack, you first; may you be healthy, Yai; may you have luck, and a good wife; Mother, don't; what, may he find one; thank you, Yai; may you be strong, Yai; may you both be happy; go outside, go and get wet: wishes with may you.
Audio instruction: English
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THE STORY
The house behind the pier on Songkran morning in April: Grandma in her chair, Nam, Aunt Oy and Jack with a bowl of water. Grandma speaks plainly to everyone; Aunt Oy speaks plainly to her mother and to Jack; Nam keeps her polite word with Grandma; Jack keeps his and calls her Yai.
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