Inspired by Qurator's Photo Quest for this week: Human Interaction, I'm now sharing with you a group of shots I took in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
I was walking around the world-famous Angkor Wat when I noticed this monk blessing the tourists. He tied a string bracelet around their wrists and then began reciting mantras while dousing the wearers in Holy Water. When the monk was chanting and spreading Holy Water, the girls were praying at the same time.
They believe that performing this ceremony will deliver good luck and protection to the bracelet wearers. It's a way to bring them peace of mind and happiness in their lives.
Witnessing these interactions is an interesting experience for me, and I recall seeing similar practices in some Buddhist temples in Asia, such as Thailand and Laos. So, how about you? Have you seen a ritual like this? Have you ever worn a string bracelet or purchased one as a gift for family and friends?
Qurator本周的摄影主题是"人与人之间的互动"，我想起来一次在柬埔寨暹粒看到的场景。
当时是在举世闻名的吴哥窟，这位年轻的和尚正在为游客祈福。他往她们的手腕上系上红绳，然后开始念诵佛经，同时向她们浇洒圣水。与此同时，那些女孩子也双手合十，进行祈祷。他们相信这个仪式会带来庇护、好运和幸福。
我记得在泰国和老挝的一些佛教寺庙也看到过类似的做法。你见过这样的仪式吗？有没有也戴过这种红手串，或者买过手串作为伴手礼送给家人和朋友？
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