Thursday, April 05, 2007

The bride and groom

An elaborate pavillion is set up inside the bride's home where the couple sits to greet guests, accept gifts, and take pictures. The woman in blue is (I think) the bride's grandmother, who is performing a prayer ritual. On the tray are dry rice (representing prosperity), sticky rice (so the couple will 'stick' together), a coconut mixture (for happiness I think), and some plant leaves with meanings no one could remember exactly but are for a good marriage in some way.

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