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Published: January 20th 2009
Bao
Little Emperor CostumeToday we dressed baby Bao in the red and gold costume and hat with furry collar as it was a special day for him. Our friend Lan offered to take us to the temple that Uncle Ho visited to ask for help from the top monk during the American war. We asked her if the costume we bought was traditional for Tet, and she said "No, for royal babies." We did not know that there would be a ceremony going on. It was a very special Tet service and there were many older Vietnamese women attending. It was a beautiful temple, and we went to get baby Bao blessed for a long, healthy and prosperous life. We could hear the monks chanting as we approached. As soon as we walked inside to sit down on straw mats before the alter, an old woman grabbed baby Bao and started whispering to him softly. She held his arms and had him bow down repeatedly, in concert with the chanting. She gave me a pendant to wear for him. When we left, Lan told us that she brought that pendant to the temple today to give to someone special, and that when she saw
Bao
On the Way to the Temple Bao, she knew that she knew him a long time ago, and that it is for him as he is the lucky one. Many Vietnamese have told us that he is a special boy. A special boy who lost his furry hat today, but still a special boy.
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omg. you made me misty eyed. how moving. he is a special boy. a long awaited special boy who is loved by all.