Day 6
The day of the wedding. The whole reason for this trip. And
it was such a perfect day. The weather was fine, even slightly cooler as if to
accommodate to those forced to wear suits. Speaking of which, I looked good in
my new suit. Definitely a good investment.
As with the Chinese weddings, the morning began with the
traditional tea ceremonies. For those unaware, this involves the bride and
groom paying their respects to their elders by offering them tea in exchange
for their well wishes (and often money and gifts). Call me old-fashioned but I
like these little traditions. It’s a nice homage to my Chinese heritage, and
honestly, a nice way to pay respects to our elders. I look forward to the day
when I get to do this at my wedding, and then further down the track, when I am
the one being offered the tea.
