October 17, 2004

Wedding of R & L (Part 1)

The day started early for Renhan and his team of brothers (Very honoured to be part of it).... especially after a night of pre-celebration activity. Now, the pre-celebration activity first.... I have expected a wild night for someone living his last hours as a bachalor. Who knows what freezes a party animal at night? Renhan seems to only have his thoughts on Liting and their wedding celebration. OK, he was the driver. And so, the people who enjoyed the most are his brothers. Yes, they were drunk, but Brothers of the 9 Dragon Clan never fail to rise to the occasion.... looking smart and sharp, nobody would have thought what drunken heads they were the night before.

The brothers were mustered at the stipulated time at Renhan's house and they set off soon after to escort Liting back to Yishun for tea ceremony. And this is when the brothers will be on task to deal with Liting's team of sisters. The scene may sound familiar.... a group of fighting men on guard while entering a cave to kill a monster, only to find nothing upon entry. We were like them.... just very strange how we were not stopped at the entrance. Perhaps I watched too much "Entry Ceremony" on TV. The girls were in Liting's room and they mean business. But nothing stops Renhan's determination, he entered the room eventually, much to Liting's delight. After a few more procedures, we were back in the cars.... heading back to Renhan's house for tea ceremony.

In the meantime, a crowd of relatives had gathered at Renhan's house.... all anxious to have a look at the newly-wed.... with the more senior ones looking forward to drink the tea they were going to present. At the same time, a buffet banquent had already been set up for the guests' enjoyment. The transquil of a working day welcome the noise of celebration, like a long-sailing ship rejoice the sight of land.... for a moment, I thought it was Saturday.... I believe it was so for many people around the neighbourhood.

The brothers, except driver Ric and Andy, were relieved of their duties after the buffet lunch. For R & L (tired of typing the names), the celebration continues.... "See you later, Renhan!". What a good start to the union that would last a lifetime. The last times I was so actively involved in a wedding was during my aunts' weddings.... the door-opener of the bridegroom's car.... my cuteness and handsomeness was already evident at that time. :P

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