Union of Two Souls #2 Episode 3

Excitement exploded amongst our family --- this was the HIGHLIGHT of the year! After all, it's been 8 years, if not mistaken, that we get to spare a thought for traditions in a wedding. Due to time constraints, I shall have to separate Episode 3 and that of the last episode.

Did you know that when the groom comes in his sleek car, the driver must HORN and let the siren pierce through the air? Just as well, the cars behind the groom's one must do the same, so a string of horns became the trumpets calling for the bride's attention.

Next, the knight must charge and complete tasks to prove his worthy. Only in this case, the groom must send his 'brothers' to do that for him. We reckon its because grooms would have been too dressed up to get down and dirty.

So instead this friend got down and dirty.

There were a lot more torturous hilarious 'games'. Get this picture: a bunch of guys with lipstick on and having to kiss 100 times on a piece of mahjong paper in 60 seconds, or having to lots of pumping, and gulping down 'cili padi' and goodness knows what.

Of course that doesn't mean the knight need not draw his sword. And wow! He could actually serenade so sweetly! Just as well, since everything was caught on video.

So yes, he reached the top of the tower and removed the veil.

It was fun, I must say. Only one thing about this kind of tradition. It involves lots and lots of tea ceremonies and LOTS and LOTS of joss sticks. The video had far too many of those scenes! But I guess it was alright because we did expect this and the "Gam Jie" (lady in charge of ceremonious procedures) knew exactly what she was doing. So was the photographer(these photos, however, are my doings)!

Family celebrations never fail to make one smile, especially since everyone will be back...even my cousins!

Ah...well. So the knight won his maiden's hand and brought her to his castle. Golly we haven't even reached the grand wedding yet! Besides, we were all worn out after the busy morning and afternoon. In several hours, we'd have the final function to rush to.

Till then, this blessed bliss is to be continued.