Part II of the ceremony: the bridegroom has to prove he is rich enough for his bride and deserving of her. Much of the ceremonies will remain a mistery for me but the overall impression is of a happily lived and professed religousness, with many rituals (handbinding) inbedded in the ceremony. The parade A lot of gold has to be …
It’s a Nice Day for a Thai Wedding – Part I
Finally the day has arrived! The reason family and friends crossed oceans to celebrate the wedding of Sasi and Patrick. We do not hear hear the alarm and wake up at 4.45, i.e. Rebecca wakes me. Rebecca wears a lovely beige dress, sleeveless, kneelength, soft material and I wear the tiger print long skirt with beige linen top and shortsleeved …