00:00How do Thais celebrate Mother's Day?
00:02In Thailand, Mother's Day is celebrated on August the 12th,
00:06Queen Sirikit's birthday, who is considered mother of the nation.
00:11Across the country, buildings are decorated with blue flags and portraits of the queen.
00:16Schools hold special ceremonies and people pay tribute with flowers and pears.
00:21At home, the celebration is deeply emotional. Children give their mothers white jasmine flowers,
00:27a symbol of pure and unconditional love.
00:30Many will kneel at their mother's feet to express gratitude and respect.
00:34Families often make merit together, visiting temples,
00:37offering food to monks, or releasing animals to bring blessings and good karma.
00:42So how do you celebrate Mother's Day?
00:44Do you buy her flowers, a box of chocolates, or take her out to a nice family dinner?
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