Thai greeting Thai greeting The Thai greeting referred to as the "wai" (, ) consists of a slight bow, with the palms pressed together in a prayer-like fashion. It has its origin in the Indian "Añjali Mudrā", like the Indian "namaste" and Burmese "Mingalar Par". The higher the hands are held in relation to the face and the lower the bow, the more respect or reverence the giver of the "wai" is showing. The "wai" is traditionally observed upon formally entering a house. After the visit is over, the visitor asks for permission to leave and repeats the salutation made upon entering.
Salutation (ballet) Salutation (ballet) Salutation was a modern dance solo choreographed by Martha Graham to music by Lehman Engel. It premiered on April 7, 1936, at Philharmonic Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. Subtitled "Dance of Greeting", the work was performed by the choreographer. Graham performed ten other pieces on the all-solo program: "Lamentation", "Frontier", "Satyric Festival Song", "Building Motif" from "Horizons", "Imperial Gesture", "Sarabande", "Act of Piety", "Ekstasie", "Frenetic Rhythm (No.3)" and "Harlequinade". "Salutation-Dance of Greeting" did not remain in the Martha Graham Dance Company repertory. The choreography and other details of the piece are lost. Graham also created other dances with