Keeping the traditions alive, respecting the values that you being taught is important. I do respect the people that they do follow the ritual of this awkward for us ceremony.Do not attend if you do not like,same as many other events (you are happy with the pride events no?). There is nothing meaningful on this post.....We are residents in Phuket and we should respect the culture here, do not try to stop it (or negative commenting) just get back in your county and all is good. Drive me nuts when i see people NOT willing to integrate in the community that they have decide to live in.