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Superstitions
from Thailand
There are many beliefs
about superstitions; some are about good luck and others are about
bad luck. In my country, Thailand, we have a lot of superstitions.
There are old beliefs for almost all situations.
For example, some people
believe that the number 6 will bring reverse results. Especially
good luck will turn into bad luck because the number 6 can be the
number 9 is you turn it over. So, if you get a number 6 on your
examination ID card, you might get the opposite result even though
you have done well on your test.
There are some other
superstitions about dreams. Thai people believe that you will meet
your soul mate soon if you dream that a snake is holding you
tightly. My mother dreamt that a small black snake was holding her
tightly, and then she met my dad who is small and dark.
Actually, we have many
superstitions for almost all situations, such as if you sing in the
kitchen, you will have a very old spouse, or your ship could sink if
you do not completely turn a fish over. In my opinion, the ancestors
had their reasons for creating those kinds of beliefs. For instance,
it's not proper for a lady to sing a song while she is cooking
because she might hurt herself if she does not concentrate on
cooking.
Therefore, I believe that
all superstitions have their own origins; some are reliable and
others might not be. You should consider them carefully and not let
them affect your life too much. |
