In Northern Thailand, hands are in hands, hearts are in hearts
When we’re friends, friends we’ll be; only on death we’re apart.
On the hills there’re trees; in rivers, lilies; and the sky’s clear.
On the lands, there’re smiles, word’s so kind, love’s so near.
To think of heaven is useless because heaven’s here.
To think of future’s non-sense, ‘cause life’s as it’s, so dear.
To live and let live, that is the only way to be
In Northern Thailand which is promised for you and me.
Poi Laung is the community cerebration for accomplishment that villagers have made together. This can be any community achievement but mostly is related to a work for the local temple such as building a statute of Buddha, remodeling temples, or school in the temple.
Every family participates in Poi Laung activities, may they be cooking, laboring to carry out the cerebration, decorating temple, arranging for recreational activities at homes and at the temple, parading, dancing and providing music. Every house will be open to any visitors who walk in during the Poi Laung.