Yala Residents Prepare for Ancestor Merit-Making with 'Khaonom Duean Sip'

In Thailand's southern Yala province, residents are actively purchasing traditional snacks in preparation for the 'Khaonom Duean Sip' (tenth lunar month snacks) merit-making ceremony for ancestors, scheduled for tomorrow, September 27th (local time). 'Khaonom Duean Sip' is a special confection made for the ancestor veneration festival held in the tenth lunar month of the Thai traditional calendar. This period sees markets and shops across Yala province bustling with people seeking these traditional sweets. Residents prepare these snacks to remember their ancestors and deceased family members, wishing for their souls to find peace. This custom symbolizes the strong family ties and the culture of respecting ancestors in Thai society, also contributing to fostering community solidarity.