During this ceremony a Bai Si tree, sometimes made of green banana leaves and flowers is the centre point. It may signify the centre of the universe. White or colored strings adorn this tree and are used to tie around the wrists of the honored guest. Elders and participants may tie the right hand for women and the left hand for men. Others don’t care but while they are tying they ask the Kwun to bring goodness and protection to the person. Many also ask that anything “bad” please go away from their life.