Tea Ceremony
This happened last night,"Hair combing" ceremony.
At the count of 3,both my parents and May May's parents light the candles at the same time,using the speakerphone.
"One comb till the end,2nd comb till grey hair,3rd comb plenty of children/grandchildren"
My brother's wedding car.According to him,this London cab rental costs $300!
Can you see the cab number plate? Bet 4D ah!!
It's only 8pm but getting pretty crowded already.Balloons is my Mom's idea.
The flower bouquet,breast pocket flower and brother's jacket at the back.
Second Aunt and Uncle congratulating him.
Time to fetch the bride.
Group photo before the trip!
My fourth Aunt as the matchmaker,accompanying my brother to the bride's home.
According to Chinese customs,family members are not allowed to meet the couple until they are inside their room.That's why I can only shoot after the 'curfew'.They were drinking some lotus chinese tea.
Praying to the gods.
Praying to the kitchen god.
Praying to our ancestors.
Tea Ceremony.Let the show begins!!First elder,my great aunt.
Next,my parents!
Dad putting his diamond ring on my brother's finger.
Ok,Mother's turn.
Mother putting the diamond bracelet on May May's wrist.
Next,Third Uncle and Aunt's turn.
Next,fourth aunt's turn.
After my turn is over,it's my cousin's turn to offer tea to the couple.He got red packet from them.
Waiting for the next kid to offer tea.
Once the tea ceremony is over,my third uncle came over to ask for 4D number.
Bride getting ready to leave for her next destination.Where's my husband??
Oh,found him!
The couple listening to my mom's instructions before they leave.
Beautiful bride.
posted by J at 10:19 AM
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