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Part 4

Cultural Instructor Course

How to make Bai Sri

Meaning

The word 'Bai Sri' is said to have originated from the Brahman religion which came
from an area of Cambodia. In Cambodian the word 'bai' means 'cooked rice', and in the Thai
northeastern dialect it means 'to touch'. The word 'sri' comes from the Sanskrit language and has

the same meaning in Bali language which is 'role model'. The word 'bai sri' refers to something
that is worthy of great beauty.
In the modem Thai thesaurus the word 'bai sri' is given the meaning 'rice which is graced',
'cherished rice', or 'A tray that is arranged and decorated beautifully with pandan leaves and flowers

and is used to hold sweets and snacks for ceremonial offerings and for compensation ceremonies.
The Soo Kwan ceremony which is sometimes called 'Bai Sri' or 'Bai Sri Kwan' is an
important ceremony for the Thais. This ceremony is performed on a variety of occasions, both happy
and sad ones. The Soo Kwan ceremony is used to show respect, congratulate, or to show gratefulness

for friends and family. It is also used to welcome visiting elders or teachers.
Goals

1. For the youth to learn about how to make Bai Sri
2. For the youth to think of new, original ways to make Bai Sri

3. For the youth to put their free time to good use and be able to supplement their
rncome
4. T o preserve and pass on the way of making Bai Sri

Objectives

1. For the youth and other people to learn how to make the different kinds of Bai Sri
2. For those interested to be able to use their new knowledge and skills to supplement
their income.

Tea�hing Plan

1. History and important information about the Bai Sri
2. How to make different types of Bai Sri

Study hours

20 hours
- Theory 2 hours
- Practice 18 hours

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