My siblings and I grew up humbly. We had a lot of things to spare, but our dedication to Chinese traditions wasn't one of them. My mother would insist on paying respect to the gods on every occasion, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant it was to other families. I guess that sort of makes people come to me for advice on Chinese traditions, especially regarding paying respect to the gods,'' said Ladawan, general manager and respected committee member of Wat Boromracha Kanchanapisek Anusorn, also known as Wat Leng Noei Yi II, on Bang Bua Thong in Nonthaburi.
Ladawan, a mother of three, fills her days with endless errands at the temple. Each day, she comes to the temple at 8.30am and stays until 5pm, making sure things run smoothly. When asked about her responsibilities, she simply said: "Everything.