i went to a chinese wedding. it was cool. i love weddings because that means free food and drink. i think it is difficult to turn that down. oh, yeah and two people committing themselves to each other, that's cool to. i guess a lot of people here are incorporating a western theme into many of their weddings. that would mean an exchange of rings, white dress, everything save for the religious aspect. of course, there are eastern traditions that still take root. wearing a red dress, giving smokes for the men, candy for the ladies. smoking and drinking has an entirely different meaning here. it is a sign of friendship when you drink with another man, or offer them a cig. maybe i should write about that, someday i will.
the wedding was the combination of the reception and ceremony in one. the food is served when the ceremony is over, but it takes place in the reception hall. the interesting thing is the wedding was much more of a performance. fully loaded with an MC, spotlights, narrator, strobes. for a minute, i thought i was at the club. for me, the role-play was the most intriguing. the bride and groom acted out a love story, with help from the narrator, before they sealed everything with a kiss. i assume the story was fictitious, but compelling none the less. they seemed like a nice couple, and i heard the were pretty well off. i guess they pulled out all the stops for this. the entire thing lasted no more than two hours. many people left after the their bellies were full. others played games and congratulated the new couple. i wonder if they will have a honeymoon?
once again, i will be writing much more. i have loads of free time now, while i prepare for coming home.
